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[[File:Flying Bison.jpg|thumb|Flying bison.]]The '''flying bison''' is a large, even-toed ungulate in the genus ''Bison'' within the subfamily ''Bovinae''. | [[File:Flying Bison.jpg|thumb|Flying bison.]]The '''flying bison''' (''Bison pterobonasus'') is a large, even-toed ungulate in the genus ''Bison'' within the subfamily ''Bovinae''. | ||
It is distinguished from other ''Bovinae'' by two pairs of strong, transparent wings. | It is distinguished from other ''Bovinae'' by two pairs of strong, transparent wings. | ||
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The flying bison (Bison pterobonasus) is a large, even-toed ungulate in the genus Bison within the subfamily Bovinae.
It is distinguished from other Bovinae by two pairs of strong, transparent wings.
Much of the year, these are used mainly for short bursts of flight, such as jumping across canyons or engaging in courtship displays.
During the migratory season, swarms of flying bison may remain in flight for days at a time.