| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - The pectoralis are the largest and most powerful muscles in a flying bird's body.At the start of downstrokes the wings are stretched out fully and extended forward, creating a large surface area (see below).Next, the pectoralis muscles contact, pulling these large wings" down against the resisting air.As each wing thrusts down its flight feathers overlap.
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