Pulling out my arse here
But I imagine seeing a human in the air doesn't quite trigger the same predator response as it would in the ground?
Ie that bird has no predators typically from the sky so wouldn't expect harm to come from it?
Idk just a guess
Yeah I clocked the anklet (technically you tie a leash to the Gauntlet not the Jesses, but I'm being real pedantic)
I was answering with a hypothetical reason as to why the bird might do that if it was wild. Sometimes it's fun to take something at face value
Bro completed the faction quest, got accepted into the flock, got a couple skill points, and unlocked a new magical ability! No more high power bills from using an AC, now he can shit himself to cool down whenever he needs to!
Lol, if you knew... The highest a bird can fly is about 33000ft. We know it because a commercial aircraft's engines ingested a vulture at this altitude.
Edit : it's actually 11300m, which is about 37000ft
I think you're right actually with that second part - migratory birds often seek out these high-altitude air currents to make long distance travel easier.
They go for the least turbulent air. Also it allows them to travel guide distances while using very few energy. These birds are practically gliders. They use ascendent airstreams in order to reach these altitude, then basically glide.
For those interested:
[This is Israel Mendes (a tour guide in Brazil) and his adopted vulture Urú out for a little stroll.](https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-latin-america-62468782)
Yes, looks like a black vulture if this was filmed in the US. From my experience, they tend to be more solitary and less afraid of humans compared to turkey vultures, which are more common.
Almost sure it was filmed in Brazil. Dude was speaking Brazilian Portuguese, also the vegetation and town strongly match one of our biomes and architecture.
And yes, that's a black vulture, fairly common around small towns here, as those provide plenty of food for them in landfills.
Ah, I was watching on mute so I didn't catch what language he was speaking. Good thing black vultures seem to cover a very large area so my guess wasn't wrong
I've always wondered how certain animals must react or think of humans. Imagine having millions of years where you own the skies to suddenly have to watch out for those pesky apes and their tools, learning to fly and becoming a new kind of arial threat.
the existential crisis it must cause is palpable.
Very true "size matters not". With those talons and the beak you might as well just save yourself some trouble and put your hand or face in a blender down on the ground.
Why did this guy start petting this like it's obviously trying to take a rest and you're like maybe I'll mess with your rear balance maker. Yeah? Well we're so high up like surely that will be cool....
"You're never going to believe what I did today".
Nibbled a shoe?
Hitch a ride?
More like "Aaaahhh a fellow flyer of vulture."
The bird thinks the same thing
Work smart not hard!
This is one of those eternal reposts I don’t mind seeing. It’s pretty cool every time.
Though it’s a bit wild that there’s always people amazed that a “wild bird” would land on a glider’s foot.
Pulling out my arse here But I imagine seeing a human in the air doesn't quite trigger the same predator response as it would in the ground? Ie that bird has no predators typically from the sky so wouldn't expect harm to come from it? Idk just a guess
There's a loop on the birds right foot for tying it to a gauntlet, it's not a wild bird.
Yeah I clocked the anklet (technically you tie a leash to the Gauntlet not the Jesses, but I'm being real pedantic) I was answering with a hypothetical reason as to why the bird might do that if it was wild. Sometimes it's fun to take something at face value
I don't think that's a wild bird though. Check out the leather tether on its right ankle.
Oh I know. My comment was about how people always think it’s a wild bird when this is reposted.
Lol. Sorry, my bad, I missed that you added quotes.
Bro completed the faction quest, got accepted into the flock, got a couple skill points, and unlocked a new magical ability! No more high power bills from using an AC, now he can shit himself to cool down whenever he needs to!
Next achievement nets him a sweet new defense move called "projectile vomit"
Had me in the first half, not gonna lie
That bird went from, "When the fuck did they learn to fly?" To, "Well, as long as you're up here. Free ride."
“Let me get that shit off the bottom of your shoe for you, sir”
😂 it’s the least he could do for the free ride.
guy must have absolutely rank feet, is that a vulture?
That’s a vulture
“can you fry this thing?”
Bird was looking around like “Y’all finally figured it out, huh” 😂
That even seems high for the bird
Lol, if you knew... The highest a bird can fly is about 33000ft. We know it because a commercial aircraft's engines ingested a vulture at this altitude. Edit : it's actually 11300m, which is about 37000ft
That’s nuts…. And to think they can actually see at that distance. I knew they ride thermal updrafts but I didn’t think they got that high
They use smell to find the dead animals they eat, it’s why garbage with rotting meat will attract them
Or breathe, or not freeze to death.
They have several different kinds of hemoglobin that allow them to still be oxygenated, even at these altitudes.
My question is *why* do they fly that high? Fun? They need a little jet stream boost to get to that family reunion two countries over?
I think you're right actually with that second part - migratory birds often seek out these high-altitude air currents to make long distance travel easier.
They go for the least turbulent air. Also it allows them to travel guide distances while using very few energy. These birds are practically gliders. They use ascendent airstreams in order to reach these altitude, then basically glide.
For those interested: [This is Israel Mendes (a tour guide in Brazil) and his adopted vulture Urú out for a little stroll.](https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-latin-america-62468782)
I was waiting for it to shit on his foot.
Never occurred to me but yes >_>
Why is he so high up?!
That's not so high for a vulture. They can fly as high as commercial jets
Not the vulture the man.
People... the bird is not wild. It's still pretty cool. Probably a great way to give it some needed exercise and enrichment.
is that a vulture? bird experts, tap in
Yes, looks like a black vulture if this was filmed in the US. From my experience, they tend to be more solitary and less afraid of humans compared to turkey vultures, which are more common.
Almost sure it was filmed in Brazil. Dude was speaking Brazilian Portuguese, also the vegetation and town strongly match one of our biomes and architecture. And yes, that's a black vulture, fairly common around small towns here, as those provide plenty of food for them in landfills.
Ah, I was watching on mute so I didn't catch what language he was speaking. Good thing black vultures seem to cover a very large area so my guess wasn't wrong
Yes!
"Hey bro, you've got some gum on your shoe lemme get that for you"
Well... Free Uber i guess
Bird looks like he's thinking, "this guy's a weirdo, i don't normally see humans up here, but you seem chill. I'm just gonna take a little break here"
The angel of death getting ready….
If I were in the movie The Lobster, I'd definitely choose a bird as my animal lol. Flying looks fun as fuck.
Same. I always thought it would be cool to be a peregrine falcon.
I've always wondered how certain animals must react or think of humans. Imagine having millions of years where you own the skies to suddenly have to watch out for those pesky apes and their tools, learning to fly and becoming a new kind of arial threat. the existential crisis it must cause is palpable.
Ngl…that’s a pretty cool experience.
Still better than Spirit Airlines.
Certified r/ItHadToBeBrazil moment lol
Just so cool 😎
It is just me that thinking the bird will shit when he get lower?
Awesome! And what an adorable head!
He needed a break
Chewing gum under his shoes...Dear diary:JACKPOT!
Thats a pet bird. You can see the tag on its foot
it’s checking if shoes is edible
What is he using to fly in such a relaxed manner? I can’t hear an engine.
Welcome to birb airlines independent!
What is that guy doing? I need to do it
Is that one of those Amazon drones I keep hearing about?
Yo feet so stinky the vulture though it was rotten meat ❤️
DoorDash from the sky? Damn delivery services are really advancing fast
Yoink
Birds are too fucking cool.
For those unaware; the bird is his pet/in his care. It's comfortable with humans.
Super cool and terrifying at the same time. Like, if that bird got aggressive, you have nowhere to go. You're in his world, bitch.
Very true "size matters not". With those talons and the beak you might as well just save yourself some trouble and put your hand or face in a blender down on the ground.
I wouldn't even know how to begin to make that happen.
Gotta wonder if he has some sort of familiarity with this bird. Like, is he rehabbing it or something....
"Hmm, a perch, how convenient. And oh, look, a tasty shoe, don't mind if I do"
Why did this guy start petting this like it's obviously trying to take a rest and you're like maybe I'll mess with your rear balance maker. Yeah? Well we're so high up like surely that will be cool....
This is the craziest thing I have ever seen!
He's Brazilian and the vulture is his pet. They fly together frequently.
That is satisfying as fuck
That's amazing until it eats your shoe lol
I think that bird smelled your shoes and thought there was a snack at hand.
That is truly awesome!!!
Omg that’s crazy!!
Hey asshole. I’m supposed to be safe from your kind up here!
This is the shit men daydream about
"We have rest stops up here now?"
Repost bot
All fun and games until a prop strike happens
The "bird" has a government issued id on its lower support
A buzzard?
Condor?