Episode

How the way red-tailed hawks adapt could change rehab efforts and aircraft design

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Morning Edition
Published
Jul 8, 2026
Duration seconds
210
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Summary

When red-tailed hawks lose feathers, they adapt their wing and tail movements to keep performing certain flight maneuvers, a finding that could inspire aircraft design.