Energy saving in flight formation

Henri Weimerskirch (), Julien Martin, Yannick Clerquin, Peggy Alexandre and Sarka Jiraskova
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Henri Weimerskirch: Centre d'Etudes Biologiques de Chizé, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Julien Martin: Centre d'Etudes Biologiques de Chizé, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Yannick Clerquin: Galatée Films, Le Peuple Migrateur — Jacques Perrin
Peggy Alexandre: Galatée Films, Le Peuple Migrateur — Jacques Perrin
Sarka Jiraskova: Galatée Films, Le Peuple Migrateur — Jacques Perrin

Nature, 2001, vol. 413, issue 6857, 697-698

Abstract: Pelicans flying in a 'V' can glide for extended periods using the other birds' air streams.

Date: 2001
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