Marilyn_Ferdinand
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I've been enjoying the Northern Royal Albatross cam from New Zealand, which has been tracking the progress of a mated pair and their chick from egg to now: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/cams/royal-albatross/
I notice that when a human comes by (they check these endangered birds regularly), the adult on the nest (usually the male) does something akin to grinding its teeth. I saw the chick do this, too. I wonder if this is a common way these birds show annoyance or anxiety. Any ideas?
I notice that when a human comes by (they check these endangered birds regularly), the adult on the nest (usually the male) does something akin to grinding its teeth. I saw the chick do this, too. I wonder if this is a common way these birds show annoyance or anxiety. Any ideas?
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