Taking a Closer Look at the Wing Web in Birds
If you've ever watched a hawk swoop down or a pigeon take off from a sidewalk, you've probably seen the wing web in action without even realizing it. It's one of those parts of bird anatomy that we tend to overlook because we're so distracted by the beautiful feathers or the impressive wingspan. But the truth is, that little triangle of skin is doing a massive amount of work to keep our feathered friends in the air. ...