NEED HELP SOLVING A RIDDLE!

After you’ve flown down the Torrens straight,
you’ll need to gather your wits before it’s too late.
I’m a frequently emulated convention bird,
now tell me from what you have just heard,
how on earth would you describe my gait?

Background info:
1. The Torrens is a river that runs down Adelaide.
2. Convention is a week long event that Medical students all over Australia gather during the holidays for academics and social events.
3. Gait refers to locomotion (movements eg. walking)
4. If I manage to solve this I'll get Guaranteed registration to this event that sells out in under a minute and a half.
5. I will love you forever.