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it can fly but not as well because of the extra weight.
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Is it a bird if it has feathers but cant fly?
yes
How does a birds tail help it fly?
the tail has flight feathers and the flight feathers help a bird to fly.
How would the loss of feathers affect a bird?
It will not be able to fly with no feathers. Feathers keep a bird warm. If its feathers are gone it will die of cold. Most importantly feathers help a bird to escape from predators.
What has no feathers and can fly?
there is no such thing there is no bird that is not a bird even if it doesn't act like a bird
What do feathers help the bird by providing lifting surface to what?
fly
How a bird fly in the air?
Birds can fly because they light feathers &they do not have bone marrow
How do feathers make a bird waterproof?
Most people believe that birds waterproof their feathers by the oil located on their backs but that is not how they waterproof it. The interlocking hooks and barbules on feathers is what makes a bird waterproof and not all bird are waterproof. -Kynlee Bird Expert
What is wrong with a bird if it has feathers but can't fly?
It may be suffering from a mental trauma or could of had its' flight feathers clipped
What does a contour feather do for a bird?
Definition: The outer layer of feathers that cover a bird's body, wings, and tail and give the bird its characteristic appearance. Contour feathers differ from other body feathers (such as down and semiplumes) in that they consist of two vanes along a shaft that have interlocking barbs that give strenght and structure to the feather shape
What functions do hair and feathers provide?
It Provides warmth..and allows the bird to fly
Why is a bird a bird?
Nightingale is a bird because it has all the properties of a bird.It can fly, it has a beak, it has feathers , it is warm blooded and it lays eggs.
What does unfledged mean?
An unfledged bird is a young bird that does not have feathers and is not ready to fly. In people, it means immature or inexperienced.
