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Which bird has down?
All birds have feathers, and all birds have down, which are the softer, inner feathers.
What is a downy feather?
The down of birds is a layer of fine feathers found under the tougher exterior feathers. Very young birds are clad only in down. Powder down is a specialized type of down found only in a few groups of birds. These fluffy feathers are designed to insulate birds to keep them warm.
What kind of feathers are found right next to the birds skin?
Down feathers.
Do down feather's. give birds their colors?
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.
Why do birds ruffle their feathers on a hot day?
Just like humans sweat to cool there body down, birds ruffle their feathers to cool themselves down
What feathers grow close to a birds skin and keep it warm?
They are called Down Feathers. Why, I have no idea.
What are baby bird feathers called?
Most baby birds are born with feathers called 'down'.
What feathers are located underneath contour feathers?
Down feathers are located underneath contour feathers. They are fluffy and provide insulation to help birds regulate their body temperature.
Why don't birds have wings made of down feathers?
All birds do have wings. For birds like Penguins, the wings have turned into flippers.
What feathers do birds have?
contour and the feathers to keep them warm are down.
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"
Birds plumage is restricted to its contour feathers?
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.
