We're working on a small museum exhibition in the Field Museum on plunge diving and kingfishers. I love kingfishers. Amazing birds. 🪶 @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2cnUSnp2EQ
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They aren’t hitting a brick wall. It’s water. Their head doesn’t have to decelerate at the same speed as their body.
And even if there’s a massive force from fish interception impact, the speed or force that spreads the beak open can vary to adjust how brutal it is.
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What’s the actual maximum change of rate in deceleration?
And even if there’s a massive force from fish interception impact, the speed or force that spreads the beak open can vary to adjust how brutal it is.