# This bird flies thousands of miles, but its wings have a catch

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-10-17T13:05:02+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261016070624.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/this-bird-flies-thousands-of-miles-but-its-wings-have-a-catch-b14c5a/

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected trade-off in the wings of the European nightjar, a bird that migrates thousands of kilometers but sacrifices high-speed flight efficiency to hunt insects with remarkable agility. Even more surprisingly, it generates thrust on the upward wingbeat, a technique that could inspire new flying technologies.

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