As regular CFZ-watchers will know, for some time Corinna has been doing a column for Animals & Men and a regular segment on On The Track... particularly about out-of-place birds and rare vagrants. There seem to be more and more bird stories from all over the world hitting the news these days so, to make room for them all - and to give them all equal and worthy coverage - she has set up this new blog to cover all things feathery and Fortean.

Monday 19 February 2018

Evolution -- and skill -- help hefty hummingbirds stay spry


Larger species of hummingbirds, despite their increased mass, are able to adapt to outmaneuver smaller species

Date:  February 8, 2018
Source:  University of British Columbia

Summary:
Evolved differences in muscle power and wing size -- along with a touch of skill -- govern hummingbirds' inflight agility, according to new research. As opposed to other winged animals, larger species of hummingbirds are able to adapt to outmaneuver smaller species.


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