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Scientists study birds for many reasons—to determine which species need immediate protection or to further their understanding of how to protect the environment. From their studies, they usually find that birds are pretty amazing. One bird,
The humble common swift holds the answer.
Small bats are bad at converting energy into muscle power. Surprisingly, a new study led by Lund University in Sweden reveals that this ability increases the faster they fly.
Recent research reveals that Black Swifts ascend to remarkable heights when the moon is full. Why they do so is more of a mystery.
As the full Moon rises, so too does the Northern black swift (Cypseloides niger borealis). When this little bird migrates from the Rocky Mountains to the Amazon rainforest, researchers have found it uses moonlight to regain its energy.