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Scientists Film Hummingbirds Flying Through Waterfalls
Posted on 8/23/20 at 8:52 pm
Posted on 8/23/20 at 8:52 pm
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Amazing footage in this link !
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Researchers expected to see them take on the water head first with wings tucked to minimise their surface area as much as possible, like birds do when they dive.
But while one of the four hummingbirds did lead with its beak, most of these petite and pretty aeronauts positioned themselves so that only one wing pierces the water, sweeping open a window through it, while the other wing remained free to generate thrust.
This allowed them to break through the water veil in less than 100 milliseconds.
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Amazing footage in this link !
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Researchers expected to see them take on the water head first with wings tucked to minimise their surface area as much as possible, like birds do when they dive.
But while one of the four hummingbirds did lead with its beak, most of these petite and pretty aeronauts positioned themselves so that only one wing pierces the water, sweeping open a window through it, while the other wing remained free to generate thrust.
This allowed them to break through the water veil in less than 100 milliseconds.
Posted on 8/24/20 at 7:10 pm to Trumansfangs
Yep badass footage Those birds were zipping
Posted on 8/25/20 at 7:28 am to paladine36
We have had feeders for years. These little rascals are more territorial than my two dogs. I enjoy watching the "guard" keeper of the gate engage in dogfights with intruders.
Enjoyed the video.
Enjoyed the video.
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