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The aerodynamics of the Red-billed Blue Magpie in flight. Native to Asia, this bird is roughly the size of a magpie — bu…

The aerodynamics of the Red-billed Blue Magpie in flight. Native to Asia, this bird is roughly the size of a magpie — but with an exceptionally long tail, one of the longest among all corvids. That tail isn’t just for show. In flight, it acts as an aerodynamic stabilizer, improving balance, maneuv…