ZoologyScientific ReportsPeer-reviewed
Feather aerodynamics suggest importance of lift and flow predictability over drag minimization
Frida Alenius, Johan Revstedt, L. Christoffer Johansson
The paper uses fluid dynamic modeling to analyze the aerodynamic performance of a bird's feather, finding high lift comparable to manmade aerofoils but with drag penalties and passive pitch control.
DOI 10.1038/s41598-026-41064-7