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Definition: The outer layer of feathers that cover a bird's body, wings, and tail and give the bird its characteristic appearance. Contour feathers differ from other body feathers (such as down and semiplumes) in that they consist of two vanes along a shaft that have interlocking barbs that give strenght and structure to the feather shape
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What feathers assist a bird during flight and landing?
contour
Short fluffy feathers that trap a bird's body heat are called its what feathers?
contour feathers
What is a feather line on chickens?
It is on the wing of the bird. To look at it on a chick just starting to grow feathers, gently hold the chick in one hand and spread the wing out. Take note if the tips of the feathers are even or jagged. That is referred to as "the feather line" On an adult bird it is more easily seen but harder to control the bird.
What kind of animal is a quill?
A quill is a pen is made from a flight feather (preferably a primary) of a large bird, most often a goose.
How do you tell the gender of a Campbell duck?
When ducks are adults, you can look for the easy to tell "sex" feather on a male. This is a feather at the top of the base of the tail that has a curl in it. It curls down towards the birds back. If the bird is a male it will have this sex feather.
What are the parts of a contour feather?
Contour feather is the largest feather of a bird. It has 7 basic part and they are the Calamus, Rachis, Vane, Barbs, Barbules, Hooklets, and the Afterfeather.
What is a contour feather?
a kind of feather on a bird's body, wings, and tail that is strong and helps provide a streamlined shape
What feather type is important to flight?
Contour
Which feather type is important for flight?
contour
State four differences between contour and down feather?
In between contour feathers is a patch of bare skin called the apteria. Down feathers develop in the apteria preserving air trapped under the contour wings. Downy feathers are shaped of a incredibly unfastened structure that is flexible and helps trap air close to the bird.
What specific bird did contour feathers come from?
Contour feathers are found on every bird. They are not linked to any specific type of bird. Hope this answers your question! :)
How do you create a feather in doodle god?
Hunter+Bird = feather
Where can you get a feather?
off a bird
What covers the bird?
feather
Is the platypus's feather like the bird's feather?
The platypus has fur, not feathers.
Having feather but not a bird?
No. Any animal with feathers is a bird.
How do contour feathers help a bird?
yes
