Diagram of whio duck and their 3 main types of feathers.
Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato/Department of Conservation Published 16 June 2017 Size: 700 KB Referencing Hub media

Ducks have three main types of feathers: flight, contour and down feathers. Each different type provides a different function.

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    Whio feathers – what are they for?

    Ducks have three main types of feathers: flight, contour and down feathers. Each feather type provides a different function. Whio live in very cold water and so the insulating and waterproofing ...

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    Fantastic whio feathers

    The blue duck/whio is endemic to New Zealand. It has some unique adaptations that allow it to survive in its specific habitat. These features include a special soft bill for scraping insect ...

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