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Ching chings are part of what makes Grand Cayman special. - Photo: Simon Boxall

Ching ching aggression and the ‘finger wiggle’ that deflects them

It is that time of year when you get out of your car in the parking lot or you are walking the dog and suddenly, a ching ching bird swoops down and startles you, maybe even making contact with your head.

Bird’s-eye view of downtown

Thousands of local ‘ching-chings’ (also known as greater antillean grackles) perch on overhead lines in downtown George Town last week.

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