Which aerodynamic outcome occurs when a soaring bird collapses diaphragmatic air sacs?

💡 Explanation

Adjusting air sac volume alters a bird's center of mass; the mechanism is inertial mass redistribution. Because manipulating internal mass changes centroid location; therefore, a bird gains fast turning agility, rather than direct improvements to feather lift characteristics.

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