Animal Qualities
Ride the cliff wind.
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.
6 species
Species principle: Mountain Lift
Ride the cliff wind.
Great wings go farther when they let the mountain air do some of the carrying.
Andean Condors use huge wings and rising air currents along mountains and cliffs to soar long distances while searching for carrion.
Species principle: Fine-Line Navigation
Follow the yellow line.
A small mark can guide a life across enormous water.
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatrosses are long-winged seabirds that soar over the South Atlantic and are recognized by the yellow stripe along the bill.
Species principle: Quiet Stewardship
Patrol the remains.
The largest work can be done steadily, without asking to be admired.
Cinereous Vultures are among the largest vultures, soaring over wide landscapes and feeding on carrion with powerful bills, helping recycle nutrients.
Species principle: Lift
Let the air carry.
Use the air that is already rising before spending your own strength.
Great Frigatebirds have extremely long wings and low wing loading, allowing them to soar over tropical oceans for long periods with minimal flapping. Males also display inflated red throat pouches during courtship.
Species principle: Air Mastery
Ride the sea air.
Movement becomes easy when the body is made for the air it rides.
Magnificent Frigatebirds have extremely long wings, forked tails, and low wing loading, allowing efficient soaring over oceans for long periods.
Species principle: Drift
Ride the sea wind.
Long journeys become lighter when you read the wind instead of fighting it.
Wandering Albatrosses have enormous wingspans and use dynamic soaring over ocean winds to travel vast distances with little flapping.
