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    • Diagram of flight feathers.
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 9 September 2011 Size: 110 KB Referencing Hub media

    The flight feathers are known as remiges (wing feathers) and rectrices (tail feathers). The wing feathers are made up of primary, secondary and tertiary feathers.

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      Feathers and flight

      A bird is designed for flight. The combination of light weight, strength and shape, as well as precision control, is largely responsible for giving birds their special ability for sustained ...

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