For all their power, the moment birds have launched their legs are effectively useless - they're just dead weight to be hauled around until it's time to land.

For all their power, the moment birds have launched their legs are effectively useless - they're just dead weight to be hauled around until it's time to land. You mean like these things: https://www.robimodelbouw.nl//Files/2/42000/42773/ProductPhotos/620/2010824892.jpg https://www.robimodelbouw.nl//Files/2/42000/42773/ProductPho...