This bird flies thousands of miles, but its wings have a catch

ScienceDaily
Oct 17, 2026, 9:05 am103 ptsTrending
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected trade-off in the wings of the European nightjar, a bird that migrates thousands of kilometers but sacrifices high-speed flight efficiency to hunt insects with remarkable agility. Even more surprisingly, it generates thrust on the upward wingbeat, a technique that could…

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