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11 Cards in this Set
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The feathers of the bird are made up ____.
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keratin
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The ______ feathers are strong feathers that point toward the tail of the bird for streamlining.
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contour
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Special contour feathers on the wings are _____ feathers.
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flight
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The flight feather has a hard, hollow "backbone" called the ____.
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shaft
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Attached to the shaft are thousands of individual projections called ___.
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barbs
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The barbs are "zipped" together by ____.
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barbules
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Beneath the contour feathers are the __ ____ that provide insulation.
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down feathers
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The __ feathers are soft, fluffy feathers next to the bird's body.
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down feathers
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Most birds maintain a body temperature of _____.
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110 deg. F
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The cleaning or grooming a bird does is called ___.
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preening
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Some birds can also add oil to their feathers by a special ___ near the bird's tail.
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gland
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