Migration 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What two structures are used for the upstroke and downstroke in flight?

A

Pectoralis- downstroke

Supracoracoideus- upstroke

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2
Q

What is the power output?

A

The mechanical power required for flight

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3
Q

What is the power input?

A

The metabolic power spent during flight

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4
Q

What is the size of the pectoralis linked to?

A

The weight of the bird

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5
Q

What is the overall drag?

A

The overall mechanical power required to overcome the drag produced in flight

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6
Q

What is the limit to the mass of a flying bird?

A

Around 12kg

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