Physics-based simulations of aerial attacks by peregrine falcons reveal that stooping at high speed maximizes catch success against agile prey

The peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus is renowned for attacking its prey from high altitude in a fast controlled dive called a stoop. Many other raptors employ a similar mode of attack, but the functional benefits of stooping remain obscure. Here we investigate whether, when, and why stooping promot...

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Main Authors: Mills, R, Hildenbrandt, H, Taylor, G, Hemelrijk, C
格式: Journal article
出版: Public Library of Science 2018

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