Physics-based simulations of aerial attacks by peregrine falcons reveal that stooping at high speed maximizes catch success against agile prey
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1006044
Abstract: The peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus is renowned for attacking its prey from high altitude in a fast controlled dive called a stoop. Many other raptors employ a similar mode of attack, but the functional benefits… read more here.
Keywords: physics; guidance; catch success; altitude ... See more keywords