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A flying bird's wing is in the shape of an airfoil.
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Why do different birds have different shaped wings?
The shape of the bird's wing is flat, so more air molecules may push it up, the shape is also like a glider.
What is blue mountain butterfly wing shape?
butterfly Wing shape
What three birds have the fastest wing beats?
humming birds
Does a sparrow have any special adaptations for flight?
Yes, for example the tail shape or the wing shape.
Does wing shape affect flight?
Yes. Wing shape affects flight. If the wing is more aerodynamic then a plane can fly more faster.
What shape is a hummingbirds wing?
The shape of a hummingbirds wing is kind of "D-shaped" and of course very small.
What is the difference in the texture of bird wing and insect wings?
the birds wing is hairy and the insects wing is delicate
How does a bird's wings work?
the shape of the wing is airfoil. basically this is what helps it go smoothly through air...http://amasci.com/wing/airfoil.html
How do the birds wing help them?
Without wings, birds couldn't fly.
What is the Shape of an airplane wing?
The shape of the cross section of the wing is called an aerofoil. and the actual panel shape of the wing depends on the job the plane needs to do. if the plane needs to be supersonic the wings wont be straight but swept, trapezoidal or a similar shape.
Diagram of a penguins wing shape?
The Pengnuins wing is too short to
How do a birds feathers help a bird to fly?
A Bird's wing and tail feathers form the shape of an aerodynamic lifting force that can be changed to change flight characteristics. The body feathers provide a low drag body shape.
