Publications:

Jenkins, F.A. Jr., K.P. Dial, and G.E. Goslow, Jr. 1988. A cineradiographic analysis of bird flight: The wishbone in starlings is a spring. Science 241:1495-1498.

Dial, K.P., G.E. Goslow, Jr., and F.A. Jenkins, Jr. 1991. The functional anatomy of the shoulder of the European starling (Sturnus vulgaris). J. Morphology 207:327-344.

Biewener, A.A. and K.P. Dial. 1995. In vivo strain in the pigeon humerus during flight. J. Morph. 225:61-75

High-speed x-ray film of starlings flying in a wind tunnel

Lateral view (.9 mb Quick Time movie)

Dorsal view (.7 mb Quick Time movie)