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by freefaller on February 18th, 2007

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Why can't birds fly upside-down?

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  • by GoodTimesNoodleSalad on February 18th, 2007

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    Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly upside down. They do so because of their angled wing structure. However, a hummingbird can fly upside down only for a short period of time.

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  • by steve-o on January 3rd, 2008

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    cuz they cant? im sure some can but choose not too like some humans can walk on their hands. It would just be unneeded stress.

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  • by CannedHam on February 18th, 2007

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    Ducks, in particular, can't fly upside-down or else they will quack up.

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