Flamingos standing serenely in a shallow alkaline lake with heads submerged may seem to be placidly feeding, but there's a lot going on under the surface. Through studies of Chilean flamingos in ...

Meanwhile, their beak is chattering underwater to create vortices that funnel prey ... of 3D printed models of their feet and L-shaped bills, researchers have documented how the birds use their ...

These birds are manifesting storms of swirling tornadoes, using their webbed feet and angled L-shaped beak to help them capture prey ... Using this data, 3D-printed physical models were created ...

Water birds have evolved a ... increasing prey capture seven times over, replicas suggest. "We observed when we put a 3D printed model in a flume to mimic what we call skimming, they are producing ...

Through studies of Chilean flamingos in the Nashville Zoo and analysis of 3D printed models ... birds use their feet, heads and beaks to create a storm of swirling tornados, or vortices, in the water ...

Scientists studying Chilean flamingos at the Nashville Zoo have now documented how these birds use ... to capture prey. Researchers conducted tests with 3D printed beak models confirmed this ...

But peep underwater, and you’ll find the tall, elegant pink birds bobbing their heads, chattering their beaks, and creating mini tornados to efficiently guide microscopic prey into their mouths ...

spindly-legged birds stand out not just for their whimsical aesthetic, but also for quirky foraging habits and unique evolution. As part of their research, the team observed 3D-printed models of ...

Now, a new study published Monday in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals how the birds use the power of physics to nab their elusive prey ... created 3D printed models of ...

These iconic birds are ... water carries prey items directly toward and into their beaks, like a conveyor belt delivering food right to their mouths. The team didn’t stop at just observing live ...

Coloradans will honor those who have died in the service of our country with parades, ceremonies and remembrances across the ...