Feathers Flashcards
1
Q
What is the middle part of the feather called?
A
The rachis
2
Q
Does a full grown feather have a blood supply?
A
No, however, when the feather first grows it does
3
Q
What are the functions of feathers?
A
Flight, display, nest construction, warmth, insulation, stealth, protection, predator evasion, snowshoes, communication
4
Q
What are the 6 types of feathers?
A
Contour, down, semiplume, flight, bristle, filoplume
