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Types of feathers

1. Quill feathers: 3. Filoplumes feathers:

 Found on wings and tail  They are found near the

 They are used for flight skin of the bird.
 They be seen clearly after
removing the body and
2. Down feathers: down feathers

 They keep the chick warm  They are the hairy feathers
during cold weather . on the birds body

 They are the first feathers to
appear on a chick. 4. Covert feathers

 They help in insulating eggs  They are also known as
during incubation. body feathers.
 They lie under the body  They cover most parts of
feathers. the body.

 They help in insulating the  They keep the bird warm
birds body.
 They give the body a
streamlined shape.