The Aerodynamic Mechanisms of the Formation Flight of Migratory Birds: A Narrative Review

Recently, significant advances have marked the scientific knowledge of the formation flight of migratory birds. Both experimental and theoretical research have played a central role in understanding the aerodynamic mechanisms associated with this behavior, laying the groundwork for future investigat...

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Published in:	Applied Sciences
Main Authors:	Fabien Beaumont, Sébastien Murer, Fabien Bogard, Guillaume Polidori
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-06-01
Subjects:	migratory birds V-formation aerodynamics flight strategies energy savings
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/13/5402

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