Birds flap their wings while landing even though it costs energy, new model explains why

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Research shows that birds flap their wings while landing to enhance control and deceleration. The energy expended during flapping has tangible benefits for a safe landing. Mathematical modeling indicates that a zero-speed landing without flapping is impractical for most birds. Birds of prey may also swoop to manage touchdown speed and avoid stalling before landing.
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