Love's in the Air
Birds & Blooms|February/March 2023
Six fascinating ways birds showcase their special bonds
By Lisa Ballard
Love's in the Air

400 To fly back to their existing burrows each spring, Atlantic puffins flap their wings up to 400 times per minute. Once home, bonded pairs rub bills as a sign of affection.

1 California condors wait until they're 6 to 8 years old to find mates, then produce only one egg every one to two years.

This story is from the February/March 2023 edition of Birds & Blooms.

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