Radiotelemetry of the Respiration of a Flying Duck

Respirations of a flying wild mallard duck, Anas platyrhynchos, appear to be synchronized with wing beat in a ratio of 1 to 2. Wing beats come during exhalation and between respirations. The average number of respirations was 14 per minute for a resting duck and 96 per minute for a flying duck.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1962-07, Vol.137 (3523), p.39-40
Main Authors: Lord, Rexford D., Bellrose, Frank C., Cochran, William W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerial locomotion
Animal wings
Antennas
Ducks
Exhalation
Radio transmitters
Respiration
Vehicular flight
Waterfowl
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Summary:Respirations of a flying wild mallard duck, Anas platyrhynchos, appear to be synchronized with wing beat in a ratio of 1 to 2. Wing beats come during exhalation and between respirations. The average number of respirations was 14 per minute for a resting duck and 96 per minute for a flying duck.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.137.3523.39