Most robotic birds flap their wings in sync. But this raven-like flier can move each of its flexible wings independently, allowing it to perform acrobatic manoeuvres during flight. The artificial bird ...

The Wright Brothers studied bird flight before they designed the first airplane. Now modern aircraft fly higher and faster than any bird, yet no manufactured device matches the graceful movements and ...

Inspired by birds, which use powerful leg thrusts to launch into the air, researchers led by Dr Won Dong Shin created ‘RAVEN’, a robot capable of achieving similar feats to its avian namesake. “Most ...

Ravens are part of the corvid family, a group that also includes crows, jays, magpies, and more. The common raven (Corvus corax) can be found in many places in the Northern Hemisphere and some ...

We’ve heard lots of raven talk lately. These massive black birds have been making their presence known in recent weeks. Common ravens tend to form large communal roosts in the fall and winter. That’s ...

“Awkward” would probably be the most benevolent word I could use to describe the explosive launch into flight of the California quail. Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind.