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Structure of a flight feather

Structure of a flight feather
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Adaptations for flight include:
Wings covered with feathers
Flight muscles connected to a large breastbone
Bones with air cavities to reduce body weight
Lungs with a unique system of air sacs
A four-chambered heart
Good eyesight and coordination
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