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Yes, birds do have scales. The scales of birds are composed of the same keratin as beaks, claws, and spurs. They are found mainly on the toes and metatarsus, but may be found further up on the ankle in some birds. Most bird scales do not overlap significantly, except in the cases of kingfishers and woodpeckers. The scales of birds are thought to be homologous to those of reptiles and mammals. Lucas, Alfred M. (1972). Avian Anatomy - integument. East Lansing, Michigan, USA: USDA Avian Anatomy Project, Michigan State University. pp. 67, 344, 394-601.
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∙ 15y agoYes, birds do have scales. The scales of birds are composed of the same keratin as beaks, claws, and spurs. They are found mainly on the toes and metatarsus, but may be found further up on the ankle in some birds. Most bird scales do not overlap significantly, except in the cases of kingfishers and woodpeckers. The scales of birds are thought to be homologous to those of reptiles and mammals. Lucas, Alfred M. (1972). Avian Anatomy - integument. East Lansing, Michigan, USA: USDA Avian Anatomy Project, Michigan State University. pp. 67, 344, 394-601.
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If Birds have scales then how many scales does it have?
It depends on the size of the birds. Bigger bird will have more scales
Are to birds as scales are to fish?
_______ are to birds as scales are to fish
Does ostrich have scales?
Owls do have scales on their feet.
Where would you find the scales of birds?
on their feet
Why is birds covered in feathers and not in scales?
Cute question! Birds like to get high. Feathers allow birds to fly.
What grows on the skin of birds reptiles and fish?
Scales
Feathers are thought to have arisen from what structure?
reptile scales
Feathers on birds probably developed from what were in their ancestor?
Possible scales, but I think there is some lack of consensus here.
Difference between birds and reptiles?
birds have feathers lizards have scales birds are warm blooded lizards are cold blooded birds can fly lizards cant
What is an animal called without scales?
Mammals, Amphibians, Birds, or Insects
Do robins have spots fur feathers scales?
Robins are birds and have feathers.
Why are pigeons feet covered in scales?
Birds are descended from dinosaurs, which were an offshoot of reptiles. The scales on bird feet are a remnant of that reptilian ancestry.
