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Contour feathers shape least two major types of modifications for gliding or soar
form most of the surface of the bird ... The major contour the oceans , whereas
some vultures and hawks have broad feathers of the wing ( remiges ) and tail ...
Contour feathers shape least two major types of modifications for gliding or soar
form most of the surface of the bird ... The major contour the oceans , whereas
some vultures and hawks have broad feathers of the wing ( remiges ) and tail ...
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Young display feathers that grow on the head , neck , and breast gruiforms are
downy , plain black in rails and dark brown are molted after the breeding season .
A large bustard in in limpkins , variously patterned in most other groups . full ...
Young display feathers that grow on the head , neck , and breast gruiforms are
downy , plain black in rails and dark brown are molted after the breeding season .
A large bustard in in limpkins , variously patterned in most other groups . full ...
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Most insectivorous bills another , and the order offers a wide array of specialized
varieties in are relatively light in build , but this depends on the type feather types
, such as the waxlike tips on the flight feathers passerines of insect usually ...
Most insectivorous bills another , and the order offers a wide array of specialized
varieties in are relatively light in build , but this depends on the type feather types
, such as the waxlike tips on the flight feathers passerines of insect usually ...
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