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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
How does a birds tail help it fly?
the tail has flight feathers and the flight feathers help a bird to fly.
Ostriches cannot fly would you expect them to have more down feathers or contour feathers why?
Ostriches have down feathers. Because they can not fly they have no need for contour feathers...
What do feathers help the bird by providing lifting surface to what?
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 outer wing feathers that allow birds to fly are called?
Contour feathers. Wait: I was wrong. The answer is remiges.
Is it a bird if it has feathers but cant fly?
yes
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
How a bird fly in the air?
Birds can fly because they light feathers &they do not have bone marrow
What is a bird wing made of?
Bird's WingA bird wing is a ball of feathers, thin, hollow bones, and thin muscle's. The thin bones and muscle is so that the bird can fly through the air. The feathers are to help direct the bird though the winds. The birds wings act like arms. For us, if we moved our arms up and done at full extent it would be the same for the bird.the bird wings is made out of thin bones, thin muscles, and feathers. The thin bones and muscles are to help glide through the air. The feathers are to help guide the bird to where it needs to go.
How do a birds feathers help a bird to fly?
A bird's feathers are specially designed to be lightweight, yet strong and flexible. They help create lift and thrust during flight by providing a large surface area for air to push against. Additionally, feathers help birds to control their speed and direction while flying.
Do feathers help birds fly easier?
Birds cannot fly at all without their feathers.
