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No, down feathers do not give birds their colors. The colors of birds primarily come from pigments in their feathers, such as melanin and carotenoids, or from structural coloration, which is the result of the microscopic structure of the feathers. Down feathers, which are soft and fluffy, are primarily used for insulation and do not typically contribute to the bird's coloration.
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Compare and contrast contour and down feathers?
Birds are the only animals with feathers. They have two main types. Strong, lightweight contour feathers give birds their coloring and shape. They help the birds steer while flying. Soft, fluffy down feathers give adult birds a layer of protection next to their skin. Down feathers cover the bodies of young birds."Actual information from a book, better use it, 'cause you'll probably need it for the Seventh Grade, right... ? I would know, since I am one. :D"
What feathers give birds their streamlined shape and coloring?
Birds' contour feathers are responsible for giving them their streamlined shape, which helps reduce drag during flight. Coloration in birds comes from a combination of pigments in the feathers as well as structural colors created by the arrangement of the feathers themselves.
Compare and contrast down feathers and contour feathers?
Contour feathers are long, strong, and smooth, while down feathers are soft and fluffy. Contour feathers give birds their coloring and shape and are used in flight. Down feathers provide a layer of insulation.
In the allegory of tortoise what do the birds give to tortoise?
feathers
What are down feathers?
Down feathers are the soft under plumage found beneath the outer, tougher feathers of birds, typically of waterfowl such as ducks and geese. They are known for their insulating properties, providing warmth while remaining lightweight. Down feathers are commonly used in bedding and clothing to create warm and cozy products.
What is the fur on a chick called and why?
The fur on a chick is called "down." Down feathers are soft, fluffy, and provide insulation to keep chicks warm during their early stages of life. Unlike contour feathers, which are the outer feathers that give birds their shape, down feathers are designed to trap heat and help regulate body temperature.
What is the difference between duck down and duck feathers?
Duck down is a layer of fluffy, not water-proof feathers that grow close to the skin, and all over a young duckling. Their purpose is to keep the duck warm in cold conditions. Other feathers on a ducks are generally waterproof, and are designed to help keep water away from down, aid in flight and cover the body. ~BlackWolf1112
What are the only birds that give birth?
If a bird were to give birth, it would not be considered a bird, but a flying mammal with feathers.
What features do birds and mammals have in difference?
Birds have feathers and light hollow bones. Mammals have fur or hair and heavy bones. Bird have a gizzard to break down food. Mammals only need a stomach. Birds lay eggs. Mammals give birth to live young.
What do birds have but bats don't?
Bats have fur but birds do not. Bats are mammals that give birth to live young, whereas birds give birth by way of the laying of eggs.
Give three differences between a mammal and a bird?
1. Mammals have fur; birds have feathers. 2. Mammals produce milk; birds do not. 3. Mammals are synapsids by descent; birds are diapsids by descent.
What are some benefits of having feathers?
Feathers give a creature the ability to fly, although not all animals with feathers have flight. Feathers also provide insulation to the animal's body. Whether or not the animal has the ability to fly depends upon the number and type of feathers on its body.
