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Down feathers keep them warm Counter feathers help them fly

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Duck feathers are heavier and less expensive. Down feathers are lighter, warmer, and more expensive.


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Small, white, down feathers that grow in between flight and contour feathers. They provide insulation for the animals.


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What feathers are located underneath contour feathers?

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