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Antarctic. Penguin's have the highest density of feathers. Emperor penguins have the highest feather density of any bird species. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/03/0329_040329_TVpenguins.html "They have the highest feather density of any bird, about a hundred feathers per square inch (6.5 square centimeters)," Ainley said.
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Can you tell a bird from its feather?
Yes, most bird species' feathers are distinctly different from other birds' feathers.
What bird feathers can you collect?
Any except for endangered species or bird of prey.
What distinguishes a bird from other creatures?
They are the only species with feathers.
What is the difference between a Bird's feather colour and the density of their feathers?
Feather color refers to the pigment present in the feathers, giving them their visible hue. The density of feathers refers to how tightly packed the feathers are on a bird's body, which can affect insulation and waterproofing. While both play important roles in a bird's physiology, they serve different functions in terms of camouflage, display, and flight.
What are the uses of common bird structures?
Feathers are a structure that are common to all species of bird. Most feathers are very similar in structure, although they vary depending on how and where the bird lives.
What bird has a bald head and has brown feathers?
One bird described as "bald" because of the white feathers on its head is the American Bald Eagle, a protected species that is the official bird of the nation as a whole.
What is the long feathers on the back of bird form that?
The long feathers on the back of a bird are typically known as "tail feathers" or "rectrices." These feathers play a crucial role in flight by providing stability and control during aerial maneuvers. Additionally, they can serve various purposes in communication, mating displays, and territorial displays, depending on the species. The length and shape of these feathers can vary significantly among different bird species, reflecting adaptations to their environments and behaviors.
What is the oldest species of birds?
Archaeopteryx is the first creature that resembled a bird, a dinosaur with wings and feathers.
How are the feathers on a bird's body important to the bird?
Bird feathers are similar in function to hair on mammals. They serve as insulation protecting them from both cold and heat. They are also important tool for communication amongst their species, both through color and movement of the feathers. They also do assist with some of the aerodynamics of flight.
What bird holds the record for longest feathers?
The Argentavis magnificens, an extinct species of bird that lived during the Miocene epoch, had wingspans of up to 7 meters (23 feet) and its feathers were among the largest ever discovered on a bird. These feathers were likely crucial for maintaining flight in such a large bird.
Is parakeet a mammal?
No a parakeet is definitely NOT a mammal. They belong in the bird species. They lay eggs and have feathers. Parakeets are birds and remember that.
How do feathers of a bird protect it from cold?
how the feathers protect the bird
