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The bird respiratory system has a much higher efficiency than that of mammals, allowing birds to obtain sufficient amounts of oxygen for the energetic demands of flight. Nevertheless, in most birds, the respiratory system does not work well enough to allow flight at high altitudes. What is the reason for this limitation? [Note: this question is about most birds, not about the bar-headed goose. Read the answers carefully.]
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