Which mechanism explains lift loss when migrating birds experience feather degradation before molting season peak?

💡 Explanation

As feathers degrade before molting, barbules fray and disrupt smooth airflow because increased surface roughness introduces turbulence and form drag. Therefore drag is increased, rather than improved attachment, efficiency, or flow stability which require specific feather structures.

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