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Ornithologists study birds and feathers would fall under that.
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How does a pound of bricks and a pound of feathers compare?
-- The bricks and the feathers have the same weight.-- The bricks and the feathers have the same mass.-- The feathers have more volume than the bricks.-- The bricks have more density than the feathers.-- Neither the package of bricks nor the package of feathers is edible.-- The bricks definitely sink in water, whereas the feathers may float on water.-- When dropped through air, the feathers fall slower than the bricks, because of air resistance.-- I'm guessing that the feathers cost more than the bricks.
How do feathers help birds fly?
The flight feathers are the feathers located on the wings and tail. There are primary flight feathers that on the bird would be equivalent to our hand. A bird also has secondary flight feathers which when comparing to a human would be our forearm. If you unfold the wing of a bird you will see the flight feathers.
Which one has more volume a pound of feathers or lead?
The feathers "take up more room" than the lead. It would be hard to compress the feathers to make them as dense as lead. The feathers have more volume.
What is an adaptation of feathers to meet its function?
Birds do not have hands or paws on their wings. Contour feathers along the wing are called flight feathers, and are specialized for lifting and gliding. Feathers are a strong and adjustable surface for pushing against air.
Why does a peacock lose it feathers prematurely?
Insufficient diet and prolonged exposure to heat are often the cause of the premature dropping of the feathers of the peacock's colorful display of their magnificent feathers.
What is study of feathers is called?
Histology The study of the structure of animal and plant tissues.this includes the feathers of birds and the leaf of plants.
What is the study of feather called?
Histology The study of the structure of animal and plant tissues.this includes the feathers of birds and the leaf of plants.
How does construction of a feather be waterproof?
The feather is not waterproof because of its construction. Birds spend a great deal of time grooming their feathers (preening). While they preen, they squeeze an oil gland at the base of their body, and spread this oil over their feathers. This is what causes the feathers to repel water. The feather construction, however, is amazing and a worthwhile study.
What feathers are located underneath contour feathers?
Contour feathers are on the wings and tail.
Does ducklins have feathers?
no they have spikes and they have to nail. But no feathers. they are no such things as feathers
What are the two types of feathers?
Countour feathers and down feathers
What are the different types of feather in chicken?
contour feathers,flight feathers,primary feathers and secondary feathers
Are feathers hair?
No, they are feathers. Feathers are totally different from hair.
What part of a duck doesn't get wet when it goes for a swim?
The down feathers (or the soft feathers underneath the outside feathers).
What feathers do birds have?
contour and the feathers to keep them warm are down.
What is the differents' between down feathers and counter feathers?
Down feathers keep them warm Counter feathers help them fly
Is it true that parrots have no feathers?
No all parrots have feathers but they're born with no feathers.
