Blue Swallow Has Water Repellant Feathers

Function

The barbules in Blue swallows’ feathers aenable them to shed water and fly in thick mists.

Functional Classification

Defense/Stability:
Water repellent

Environmental Solution Classification

Related Literature

Evans, S. W. and H. Bouwman. , The influence of mist and rain on the reproductive success of the blue swallow Hirundo atrocaerulea., Ostrich, 71, 83–86, 2000

Technical Application

Products and Services

Type of Business

Proposals of Applied Technology

The swallow’s strategy for shedding water can be used to increase the water repellent qualities of clothing, buildings, and electric appliances.

Proposals of Applied Industry

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