Definitions for whiffling
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1. Whiffling

   Whiffling is a term used in ornithology to describe the behavior whereby a bird rapidly descends with a zig-zagging, side-slipping motion. Sometimes to whiffle, a bird flies briefly with its body turned upside down but with its neck and head twisted 180 degrees around in a normal position. The aerodynamics which usually give a bird lift during flying are thereby inverted and the bird briefly plummets toward the ground before this is quickly reversed and the bird adopts a normal flying orientation. This erratic motion resembles a falling leaf, and is used to avoid avian predators or may be used by geese (family Anatidae) to avoid a long, slow descent over an area where wildfowling is practised.The behavior is seen in several species including lesser yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes), the black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa), the northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), geese (e.g. pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus)), three species of scoter (Melanitta), and other members of the family Anatidae.

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1. whiffling

   Whiffling is a term used to describe the act of changing direction frequently or quickly, often in a whimsical or indecisive manner. It can also refer to the act of veering or swerving erratically while moving.

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1. Whiffling

   of Whiffle

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1. Whiffling

   Whiffling is a term used in ornithology, describing a rapid descent with a zig-zagging, side-slipping motion. Sometimes to whiffle, a bird flies briefly with its body turned upside down but with its neck and head twisted 180 degrees around in a normal position. The aerodynamics which usually give a bird lift during flying are thereby inverted and the bird briefly plummets toward the ground before this is quickly reversed and the bird adopts a normal flying orientation. This erratic motion resembles a falling leaf, and is used to avoid avian predators or may be used by geese to avoid a long, slow descent over an area where wildfowling is practised. The behavior is seen in geese

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of whiffling in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of whiffling in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Wikipedia
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4. ^ Wikidata
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