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What are facts about birds wings?
they are used for flying.... :)
Which bird's wings are used for swimming instead of flying?
Penguins are the birds that use their wings as flippers.
What are three uses of bird wings?
Other than flying, wings are used to help control body temperature. This is done by flapping them to circulate air when the bird is hot. Or puffing them up to capture pockets of air to warm up the bird in the cold.Some birds use their wings as body language to communicate with other birds. And certain species of birds also use their wings as a display of aggression or dominance.Other species, particularly parakeets and parrots, have been observed using their wings to huddle chicks in order to keep them warm and dry. Click here to see a fascinating and cute picture of a motherly pink-necked green pigeon, which are found in Asia, doing that.
What are mocking birds wings used for?
Making mocking birds fly. :)
How much energy does owls use?
It depends on the owl. Most owls and birds don't think much of flying. flying isn't for fun, its for life. most birds just glide and flap their wings, but that's for hibernating and seeing other birds, getting away from predators and for food. Birds don't want to use up their energy. for example, if predators were chasing you and you try to get away, but oh no! no energy left to get away! wouldn't you wish you hadn't used up your energy earlier? flying may be exiting for us.. but to them it usual, so they don't do it for fun, but for living.
Why do flightless birds not fly?
their wings are not used for flapping
How many pair of wings are used for flying on insects?
23
What is the function of the tricep in a bird?
After the pectoralis major, the next most important muscle in the birds is triceps. It is highly developed muscle in birds and used to extend the wings.
Did birds used to be wingless dinosaurs?
The earliest birds had wings; they evolved from feathered, winged dinosaurs. However, the ancestors of those winged dinosaurs did not have wings.
The 'wings' are not for flying What are they used for?
Penguins use them for steering through the water.
Do ostrich have wings?
yes they are small undeveloped(non flying) wings that used mostly for display and cooling
How does airplane designers been influenced by the study of birds?
Airplane designers have been influenced by the study of birds through examining the different qualities of their wings. The strong bones of the birds that are very light help determine the necessary weight restrictions and alloys used in wings. The shape of the wings of birds shows them how to shape airplane wings for maximum lift.
