Coordinated beak-tongue mechanics enable dexterous seed manipulation in songbirds
Maja Mielke, Falk Mielke, Nicholas W. Gladman, Dan A. Tatulescu, Anthony Herrel, Coen P. H. Elemans, Sam Van Wassenbergh
This study examines the coordination of beak and tongue movements in songbirds during seed manipulation, revealing the tongue's role in seed rotation and the impact of cranial mechanics on feeding efficiency.
bioRxiv · Sep 25, 2026 · PreprintEcology