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Do the feathers of a pigeon weigh less than the bones of a pigeon?
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∙ 10y ago
yes, for many flying birds, including the pigeon, the bones are filled with air sacks and hollow and are actually lighter than the feathers that cover the body ... other example is the humming bird.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 16y agowell, the first one that comes to mind is the peacock male.
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∙ 11y agoYes. It is crucial for a bird to have light, hollow bones to be able to fly.
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∙ 13y agoAll the bones in birds are particulaly light in weight.nothing special just skinny.
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∙ 12y agoThey are hollow so that they can fly and fly farther.
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∙ 12y agono,even though a pigeons bones are very light,they are still heavier than its feathers
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Which weighs less a pound of feathers or a pound or rocks?
neither they both weigh a pound.
What is heavier a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?
The feathers will experience less downward acceleration due to buoyancy and so be slightly less heavy.
Which is bigger pound of bricks pound of feathers?
A pound of bricks and a pound of feathers weigh the same because they both weigh one pound. The difference lies in their volume, with bricks being denser and taking up less space compared to feathers.
Why do birds have feathers not fur?
Feathers are hollow hair shafts that weigh less and make it possible for birds to fly. If they had fur, they would walk like dogs and cats.
Why would 1kg of lead be less awkward to carry around than 1kg of feathers?
Because it would be a lot smaller.and also feathers weigh les so that would be more feathers you would have to carry.; )
Why would 1 kg of lead be less awkward to carry around than 1 kg feathers?
Although they both weigh the same, the kg of feathers would be much more unwieldy, due to its volume. If the feathers were being carried in an open container, on a windy day, when you reached your destination, you would most likely have many less feathers than when you started!
What adaptations does a bird have for flying?
hollow bonesfeathersmuscular chests
Why are some bones hollow?
All birds have hollow boneds don't they? So they weigh less (they fly you know)
Why would 1kg of lead be less awkward to carry around than 1kg of feather?
Because it would be a lot smaller.and also feathers weigh les so that would be more feathers you would have to carry.; )
Are fish bone and human bones alike?
yes, in fact many of the names of bones are the same
How much does a 9 hp outboard boat motor weigh?
More than a 6 but less than a 15 and a darn site less than a bag of feathers when dry,Dose this help.
How is a birds suitable for flying?
The bones in a bird are unlike other animals in that they're hollow, meaning they weigh much less for their size than other animals. Also, the feathers on the birds body, also very light, help capture wind better than fur can, for example, promoting flight.
