Contour…….

……….Feather

Contour feathers:When you look at a bird the contour feathers are the outermost feathers, or the ones you see. They provide the color and the shape of the bird. The wing feathers are strong and stiff, supporting the bird during flight. The contour feathers tend to lie on top of each other, much like shingles on a roof. The feathers therefore tend to shed rain, keeping the body dry and well insulated.


I’m out soon for another meeting, but I will be home tomorrow evening and will catch up with replies, comments and journals then.



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