Most birds have not evolved optimal wing-shapes for flight, study finds
May 05, 2026
May 05, 2026
BRISTOL, England, May 5 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release:
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Most birds have not evolved optimal wing-shapes for flight, study finds
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The study, published in Nature Communications, reveals that many bird species possess wing shapes surprisingly ill-suited to their flight performance. In contrast, penguins and hummingbirds stand out as exceptions, having evolved wing shapes closely matched to their specialised s . . .
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Most birds have not evolved optimal wing-shapes for flight, study finds
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The study, published in Nature Communications, reveals that many bird species possess wing shapes surprisingly ill-suited to their flight performance. In contrast, penguins and hummingbirds stand out as exceptions, having evolved wing shapes closely matched to their specialised s . . .