Which limitation arises when soaring birds exceed wing loading limits?

💡 Explanation

When a soaring bird exceeds wing loading limits, induced drag increases because a higher angle of attack is required to generate sufficient lift, reducing maneuverability in thermals. Therefore reduced maneuverability is the main limitation, rather than metabolic stress, parasite risk, or respiratory impairment which result from other biological factors.

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