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Pigeon walk

Post 1

stinkywigfiddle

I do pigeons move their heads like that when they walk?
I think all birds walk like this, but pigeons are the only birds I've seen walking recently.


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Post 2

stinkywigfiddle

That should say "Why do pigeons move their head like that when they walk?"
You know what I mean, their head moves back and forth when they walk. I'm curious why this is. Maybe I should study the bird anatomy more closely to see how the muscles and such work.


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Post 3

Sierra Indigo - now Cheesecakethulhu flavoured

Uncle Cecil took this one on - http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a1_016

Unca Cecil knows ALL!


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Post 4

The Groob

Trivia: The pigeon is the only bird that can drink water without having to throw its head back.


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Post 5

stinkywigfiddle

Thank you TopHat.


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