Which outcome occurs to soaring raptors that fail regulating air flow in their pneumatic bones and air sacs during flight?

💡 Explanation

Impaired gliding occurs because pneumaticity affects wing inertial properties via manipulating weight distribution during flight. Improper usage disrupts center of gravity altering balance and aerodynamics, therefore, the raptor's flight efficiency decreases, rather than maintains normal soaring which necessitates strategic balance air sac control.

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