Which effect reduces avian flight efficiency when wing feathers become saturated with water?

💡 Explanation

When wing feathers get waterlogged, increased weight and disrupted airflow change flight dynamics because increased mass elevates the power needed to maintain altitude. Therefore the minimum sink rate elevates, making soaring less efficient, rather than lift reduction, stalling, or airflow stability which are secondary issues.

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