Hummingbirds use wing inertial effects to improve maneuverability
M. N. Haque, B. Cheng, B. W. Tobalske, H. Luo
This study identifies how hummingbirds use wing inertial effects to enhance maneuverability during flight by splitting wingbeat cycles into agility and stability phases.
bioRxiv · Jul 21, 2023 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition