Need for speed: How hummingbirds switch mental gears in flight
Hummingbirds use two distinct sensory strategies to control their flight, depending on whether they’re hovering or in forward motion, according to new research by University of British Columbia (UBC) zoologists. “When in forward fight, hummingbirds rely on what we call an ‘internal forward model’ — almost an ingrained, intuitive autopilot — to gauge speed,” says … Read more
