Nature's Greatest Feat: The Science of Flight!

About this episode

The episode explores the science of flight and its importance for parrots' wellbeing.

Our hosts, Alexis Highland and Avery Voress, explore the science of flight, from the dinosaur origins of birds to the anatomy and physics that make flying possible. They break down feathers, bones, muscles, lungs, lift, and wing shape, then connect it all back to why flight is so important for parrots’ physical and mental wellbeing. This episode also covers how recall, return, stations, and harness training can help companion parrots safely use flight as enrichment, exercise, and confidence-b...

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Hosts: Alexis Highland, Avery Voress

Topics covered

• science of flight
• anatomy of birds
• physics of flight
• parrot wellbeing
• training parrots

Keywords

• flight
• birds
• parrots
• anatomy
• training
• enrichment
• exercise

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