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Although contour feathers are the most prominent type of feathers in a bird's plumage, birds can also have other types of feathers like down feathers and filoplumes. Contour feathers are responsible for providing the shape and waterproofing for a bird, while down feathers provide insulation. Filoplumes are used for sensory purposes.
Plumage is what you would call a bird feathers. For example, the peacock has very beautiful, and colorful plumage.
Down feathers are located underneath contour feathers. They are fluffy and provide insulation to help birds regulate their body temperature.
Contour feathers. Wait: I was wrong. The answer is remiges.
Many birds have brightly coloured plumage. Parrots like the Scarlet Macaw, for example. Birds of Paradise are several species of bird that live in tropical forests. These birds also have vibrant plumage, and the male birds often have spectacular and elaborate feathers extending from the tail, wings and head.
An aftershaft is an accessory plume from the posterior of the contour feathers of many birds.
BirdsThe only animals that have feathers are various birds. Some other animals have feathers probably, but this is basically the only animal that has feathers on it's body.
contour and the feathers to keep them warm are down.
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.
Nothing, birds shed old feathers regulary to maintain their plumage. That is all.
The body covering on birds is considered the feathers, or plumage. Birds do have skin under their feathers, but their feathers are the outermost covering that protects their bodies.
Yes. Afeatherless bird would not be attractive to other birds or to humans. It's the feathers that attract their mates to them. But it's usually the male birds that have the more colorful and fuller plumage. The feathers are also what makes them so beautiful to people, too.