Mechanical engineers at Stanford University are studying the biomechanics of hummingbird hovering flight. The combination of technology and biology shown here is fascinating. Animal health pros will appreciate the video and the direction of the research presented.
Source: bioGraphic, October 18, 2016.
Hummingbirds are true masters of flight. As the tiny birds move from flower to flower, they appear to almost levitate — hovering in mid-air, practically motionless except for their blur of wings beating more than 40 times per second. Although scientists have studied hummingbirds for centuries, the secrets of the birds’ sustained hovering ability have remained a mystery.
