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avian
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pertaining to birds
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gliding
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the simplest kind of flight; coasting downhill
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soaring
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gliding within rising hot air to gain altitude
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alula
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a retractable group of feathers on the front of a bird's wing
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contour feathers
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strong feathers found on the bird's body, wings, and tail
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down feathers
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soft, fluffy feathers close to the bird's body to provide insulation
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field marks
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various colors, patterns, and markings characteristic of a particular bird species
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