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On the Aerodynamics of Moult Gaps in Birds.

Authors :
Hedenstrom, Anders
Sunada, Shigeru
Source :
Journal of Experimental Biology. Jan1999, Vol. 202 Issue 1, p67. 10p. 1 Chart, 6 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Presents a study on the effects of moult gap size or area reduction in birds' wings on their aerodynamic performance. Methodology used; Results and discussion; Conclusion.

Subjects

Subjects :
*BIRD flight
*MOLTING
*PHYSIOLOGY

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00220949
Volume :
202
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Experimental Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2029941
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.202.1.67