flight feathers
Avian aerodynamic plumage
Flight feathers are the large, stiff feathers on a bird's wings and tail that provide the surface area and rigidity needed for flight.
The wing's flight feathers include the primaries at the wingtip and secondaries closer to the body.
Clipping flight feathers temporarily grounds captive birds without permanent harm.
- primariesIntraparty nomination contests
- secondariesLesser or auxiliary things
- plumageBird's complete feather coat
- pinionToothed wheel, small
- wingsLimbs for flight
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