Which instability results along the alula feathers' edge when a bird decreases airspeed?

💡 Explanation

Premature stall occurs because decreased airspeed reduces momentum near the surface, while an adverse pressure gradient persists, enacting boundary layer separation. Therefore, stall is highly localized around the feather's edge, rather than facilitating lift enhancement or drag reduction.

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