The shape of a hummingbird’s beak allows for a “controlled elastic snap” that allows it to snatch up flying insects in a mere fraction of a second — with greater speed and power than could be achieved by jaw muscles alone, says a new study.
The shape of a hummingbird’s beak allows for a “controlled elastic snap” that allows it to snatch up flying insects in a mere fraction of a second — with greater speed and power than could be achieved by jaw muscles alone, says a new study.