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azncindy619

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Birds have four basic feathers:

Question 2

Anatomical features that give a bird the ability to fly:


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1. Filoplume
2. Down
3. Contour, or flight, feathers
4. Powder down

Answer to Question 2

(a) Hollow bones
(b) Air sacs within the wings and body
(c) Sternum (keel bone)
(d) Fused ribs for stability
(e) Strong pectoral muscles attached to the wings
(f) Feathers


azncindy619

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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