What’s more, when the wings are closed, the feathers that are most important for flight are folded under the others, protected against wear and tear as the bird moves around in foliage or grass ...

When we think about birds, we often imagine them spreading their wings and soaring high in the sky. However, nature is as beautiful as it is diverse. The origin of wings dates back to the time of ...

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The robotic bird's nimble flight controls were made possible by the invention of a new crank mechanism, the report said, allowing the drone to fold its wings while flapping at the same time.