Showing posts with label pigeons have to know when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em. By altering their wing posture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pigeons have to know when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em. By altering their wing posture. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

How pigeons bob and weave through obstacles

rock pigeon

Pigeons weigh danger, stability and efficiency in the aerial acrobatics they use to avoid obstacles, study shows.


Courtesy of C. David Williams


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To dodge obstacles, pigeons have to know when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em. By altering their wing posture, the birds can successfully navigate tight spots, researchers report March 2 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of the


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