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January 9, 2022

Horaltic Pose

By riedererjt

A horaltic pose is a sunbathing” or “wing-drying.” behavior in which a bird spreads their wings and faces the sun to increase its body temperature or to dry its wings. This behavior is also seen in hawks, herons, and cormorants.

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