Bi103: Birds & Ecology
Feathers & Flight Lecture
What are the three major types of feathers and what is the function of each?
How do flight feather vanes keep from separating?
Descibe the two hypotheses that explain the evolution of flight.
What recent evidence supports one of the hypotheses?
How are birds adapted for flight?
Explain how the wing generates lift?
How can birds reduce stalling in the air?
How is the wing and feather designed to reduce drag?
Briefly describe the power and recovery stroke of flying.
