Eli5: how do birds like Falcons come out of a 200+mph dive without being ripped apart by air resistance when they spread their wings?

Question

Like the title says. I know Falcons and raptors can dive at 200+ mph. So when they spread their wings to slow down how do they handle the insane force that they would be experiencing?

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Answer 1

Falcons are yoked, like most wild animals. To top it off, they’re hunters. They’re really strong for their size and are really light for their size, with hollow bones and muscle being 99% of their mass. It’s like taking a corner in a sports car compared to a Corolla. Yeah, the Corolla can take a corner, but not as well as a Porsche.