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Long feathers take up a lot of room, and could not develop in the egg. The baby bird's down is a very efficient insulator, which helps conserve energy that it needs to survive and also for its rapid growth. Once it is of a good size and begins to need the longer feathers, they grow in.

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When baby birds are born they do not have?

feathers


What are baby bird feathers called?

Most baby birds are born with feathers called 'down'.


Are baby peacocks born with down or feathers?

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Do baby birds have the same body as their parent?

Yes, baby birds have the same body as the parent when they are born all except for feathers. Within 12 to 14 days the baby birds develop all of their feathers.


Does a gannet have fur?

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How do birds get red feathers?

they dont get it they are born with it


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No. Some exceptions are bats, mosquitos, flies, bees, ladybugs, locus, June beetles.


How is this an advantage if some birds are born covered in feathers?

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What is the body covering of aves?

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Are bluebirds born with fur or feathers?

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Do chickens look like their young?

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