The secret of how birds zip flawlessly through narrow spaces without crashing into obstacles has been unlocked by Australian scientists. The discovery could be used to design ‘bird-safe’ buildings and windmills, and improve the versatility of pilotless aircraft.
Prof Mandyam Srinivasan, The Vision Centre and The University of Queensland
Current Biology, http://www.vision.edu.au/news/Media%20Release%20DB/VC%20-%20birdscrash%2028Oct11.pdf