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The Parts of a Feather

Birds of a Feather

Only birds grow feathers.	Most birds molt each summer and grow replacement feathers.	The exposed base of the shaft is the calamus, or quill	Is THIS a contour or semiplume feather?*
The downy vanes insulate the bird from cold weather.			The tapering shaft has a flexible vane on either side.
Birds have 6 common types of feathers: contour, semiplume, filoplume, down, power down, and bristle feathers.			The bird can simply pass its bill through the feather to link the barbules again.
Tiny hooks zip the soft barbules together to create a smooth surface.	The tip of the feather is unique for each of the 6 types.	Feathers help with flight, heat conservation, waterproofing, camouflage and display.	*This is a "contour" feather -- an outer, body feather.

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