Migration 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What two structures are used for the upstroke and downstroke in flight?
A
Pectoralis- downstroke
Supracoracoideus- upstroke
2
Q
What is the power output?
A
The mechanical power required for flight
3
Q
What is the power input?
A
The metabolic power spent during flight
4
Q
What is the size of the pectoralis linked to?
A
The weight of the bird
5
Q
What is the overall drag?
A
The overall mechanical power required to overcome the drag produced in flight
6
Q
What is the limit to the mass of a flying bird?
A
Around 12kg
