> the RUHU flew quite close to the perched fledgeling, which promptly fell
> off the branch backwards. Call me insensitive, but I laughed pretty
> hard. I suppose it's safe to assume that new fliers are also new
> perchers, and it takes some practice to maintain balance on narrow
> perches, especially in the face of startling events?

I have a pet budgie and when he was little, he would always trip as he
waslked across the top of his cage. He also had trouble landing on
perches. It usually took a few tries before he got on one and stayed
on. Although I've never seen wild chicks in these circumstances, I
wouldn't be surprised if they behaved the same way.

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