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What types of feathers are needed for warmth?

Ah, feathers. A beautiful thing, they are. They provide insulation by heat by trapping heat. If a bird is cold, it will generally fluff up it's feathers in order to capture heat. If it's cold, it'll slick them down to get rid of excess heat.


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