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Grounded presence

Stride the ground.

Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.

2 species

Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Kori Bustard

Species principle: Ground Presence

Stride the ground.

You do not have to hurry to feel powerful.

Kori bustards are among the heaviest flying birds and move through open ground with slow, imposing strides and display posture.

Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Nicobar Pigeon

Species principle: Practical Beauty

Walk with jewels.

Beauty stays grounded when it still knows how to find its food.

Nicobar Pigeons have iridescent neck feathers and strong ground-foraging habits, moving through island forests and coastal areas for fallen fruit, seeds, and other foods.

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