Bird Glossary: Letter H
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Habitat
The natural locality or environment where a bird lives.
Hatch
Emerge from an egg by breaking through the shell.
Hierarchy
A social system where individuals fall into a particular rank.
Hovering
The technique or action by the bird where it beats its wings rapidly so as to keep the body stationary. Used extensively by hummingbirds.
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