Fig. 2. (A) Electromyographic (EMG) and contractile activity in the SUPRA and PECT
of a pigeon (Columbia livia) engaged in ascending flight (2.7 s);
standing on a platform (0–0.4 s), take-off and ascent to a perch
(0.4–2.0 s), and landing and resting on the perch (2.0–2.7 s). The
shaded area over fourth wingbeat highlights a region analyzed as representing
ascending flight. (B) Expanded view of data obtained during an ascending
wingbeat, corresponding to the shaded area in A.