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Netstorm2k
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I'm writing a story with pigeons in it, and I don't know if they blink. Anyone know?
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HuntGod
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"The innate character of reflexes is evident in newly hatched birds, which, like older birds, blink in response to blowing dust or crouch when they hear a sudden noise."

Found here : http://www.cc.utexas.edu/utpress/excerpts/exrylbeh.html

Google is your friend!


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Netstorm2k
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Yeah, I know, I found another site a while ago. I just forgot to update my post.
But thanks for looking, though.
And I'll have your critique out to you tomorrow, btw.

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