The neck and the hip are the two critical points of articulation. The body can tip up and down from the hip, changing the posture. Note how the leg appears to emerge closer to the neck as the bird tips forward.
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The neck and the hip are the two critical points of articulation. The body can tip up and down from the hip, changing the posture. Note how the leg appears to emerge closer to the neck as the bird tips forward.