yes and to keep cool in hot weather
The primary purpose of a bird's down feather is insulation. Down feathers are soft, fluffy, and trap air, providing warmth and helping birds maintain their body temperature in varying climates. They also serve as a lightweight layer, allowing birds to be agile while still retaining heat. Additionally, down feathers can offer some protection against moisture.
Hunter+Bird = feather
off a bird
feather
The platypus has fur, not feathers.
No. Any animal with feathers is a bird.
It is on the wing of the bird. To look at it on a chick just starting to grow feathers, gently hold the chick in one hand and spread the wing out. Take note if the tips of the feathers are even or jagged. That is referred to as "the feather line" On an adult bird it is more easily seen but harder to control the bird.
bird + hunter = feather, meat, blood
It is believed to be a ostrich feather; but it is mostly now called the Ma'at feather.
sheeding
Goldfinch
Duck