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Contour feathers are on the wings and tail.
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Short fluffy feathers that trap a bird's body heat are called its what feathers?
contour feathers
Birds plumage is restricted to its contour feathers?
pterylae
What does a contour feather do for a bird?
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
In birds how do hooks increase the strength of contour feathers?
Hooks increase the strength of contour feathers because it allows them to interlock with each other. The process works similar to Velcro.
What feathers assist a bird during flight and landing?
contour
What kind of feathers are located under contour feathers?
Down
Ostriches cannot fly would you expect them to have more down feathers or contour feathers why?
Ostriches have down feathers. Because they can not fly they have no need for contour feathers...
The majority of feathers on a bird's body are feathers?
contour
What are the different types of feather in chicken?
contour feathers,flight feathers,primary feathers and secondary feathers
Compare and contrast down feathers and contour feathers?
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.
Short fluffy feathers that trap a bird's body heat are called its what feathers?
contour feathers
How do contour feathers help a bird?
yes
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! :)
What part of a duck doesn't get wet when it goes for a swim?
The down feathers (or the soft feathers underneath the outside feathers).
Birds plumage is restricted to its contour feathers?
pterylae
These feathers assist during flight and landing.?
contour
Is a birds plumage restricted to its contour feathers?
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