This Bird Flies In The Dark

By: EjazUlHaqBhat

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The Oilbird is a unique bird species that thrives in the darkness of caves and forests

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These nocturnal birds are the only flying fruit-eating birds that rely on echolocation, like bats, to navigate and find food in the dark

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Oilbirds have also evolved specialised eyesight for seeing in low-light conditions, allowing them to forage at night 

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Their wing and tail structure allows them to fly slowly, hover, and be highly maneuverable

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This adaptation makes them well-suited for foraging in the dark 

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Oilbirds are found in various locations across South America, including Trinidad and Venezuela

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They roost in colonies, sometimes with thousands of individuals in caves 

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Oilbirds spend their days in caves, emerging at dusk to forage for food 

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