Every time a hawk loses a flight feather, it faces a serious aerodynamic problem on its next landing approach. Researchers ...
Scientists found that red-tailed hawks adjust their wings and tails during molt to keep flying and landing safely despite missing feathers.
The hawk also adjusted its wing motion, bringing its wings closer together during part of each wingbeat, potentially helping reduce gaps caused by missing feathers. Overall, the hawk maintained flight ...
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