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The tuft of feathers on the first digit of a bird is called the "alula." The alula is a small group of feathers that are located on the thumb or first digit of a bird's wing. It plays a crucial role in controlling the bird's flight, particularly during low-speed flight and landing, by helping to reduce turbulence and increase lift.
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Also called a bastard wing what is the name for the tuft of feathers attached to the first digit of a bird?
The tuft of feathers attached to the first digit of a bird is called an alula. It helps control airflow over the wing during flight, allowing birds to make sharp maneuvers.
Is a whiteback a bird?
No, a whiteback is not a bird. Whiteback is a term that may refer to a specific bird species or to a physical characteristic (such as a white patch on the back of an animal), but it is not a bird species itself.
What are the insulating feathers of a bird called?
These are called down feathers. Baby chicks are born with it and eventually lose most of it as they become adults. The stages of feathers go as follows: Down feathers trasition to pin feathers, which is a chitinous waxy 'shell' or sheath that holds a primary adult feather. If your companion bird is itchy with pin feathers, and they let you touch them, you can gently pinch the pin feather between your thumb and index [or middle] finger and gently roll it until the waxy coating splits. This also doubles as great bonding time with you and your feathered friend. Hope this helps, I know it's lengthy. ;)
What does a bird use to build a nest inside of chimneys?
Chimney Swift birds are known for building their nests in chimneys; that's how they get their name. They also build nests in trees but have lost places for their homes due to deforestation.
What is the name of a bird that name ends in al or el?
The name of the bird is a Teal!
Also called a bastard wing what is the name for the tuft of feathers attached to the first digit of a bird?
The tuft of feathers attached to the first digit of a bird is called an alula. It helps control airflow over the wing during flight, allowing birds to make sharp maneuvers.
What is another name for bird feathers?
Another name for bird feathers is down.
What is the name of the bird with beautiful feathers?
lophophorous
What is the name of a bird with beautiful feathers?
lophophorous
What is the name of the bird that has blue, black, and white feathers?
The bird with blue, black, and white feathers is called a Blue Jay.
What is the scientific name for feathers?
The scientific name for a feather is a feather. however the feathers on a bird are called its "plumage".
What were Maui cloaks made out of?
Royal cloaks were made of bird feathers. Queen Ka'ahumanu's name means cloak of bird feathers.
Why does a new goose down quilt smell of bird feathers?
Goose down quilts are filled with bird feathers, thus the name.
What is the biological name of tail feather of bird?
crissal Tail Feathers are known as Retrices
What is the name of a bird that has seven letters and brown feathers?
pelican
What is another name for bird feathers four letters long?
down
What is the name of the male predominately black African weaver bird with long black tail feathers?
Whydah bird
