Homing pigeons (Columba livia) modulate wingbeat characteristics as a function of route familiarity
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.154039
Abstract: ABSTRACT Mechanisms of avian navigation have received considerable attention, but whether different navigational strategies are accompanied by different flight characteristics is unknown. Managing energy expenditure is critical for survival; therefore, understanding how flight characteristics, and… read more here.
Keywords: familiarity; flight characteristics; pigeons columba; homing pigeons ... See more keywords
How the hummingbird wingbeat is tuned for efficient hovering
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.178228
Abstract: ABSTRACT Both hummingbirds and insects flap their wings to hover. Some insects, like fruit flies, improve efficiency by lifting their body weight equally over the upstroke and downstroke, while utilizing elastic recoil during stroke reversal.… read more here.
Keywords: insects; hummingbird wingbeat; elastic recoil; wingbeat tuned ... See more keywords