Feathers: Not Just for Flying Comprehension and Vocabulary Flashcard

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Main idea of 'Feathers: Not Just for Flying'

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Feathers serve various functions.

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Feathers trap warm air, keeping birds warm like a blanket.

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True

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Tricolored animal or bird has how many colors?

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3

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Types of feathers that help down feathers keep birds warm and dry?

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Semiplume feathers

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Types of feathers that help birds sense their surroundings:

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Filoplume Feathers

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Bird with brittle feathers that create a powder to clean dirt and fish oil.

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American Bittern

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Bird that dives deep for fish, crayfish, and shrimp due to wet feathers.

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Anhinga

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Bird with fancy feathers to attract a mate, especially males with large colorful fans.

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Peacock

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Bird with rump feathers for carrying nesting materials.

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Rosy-Faced Lovebird

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Bird feathers trap air, aiding flotation like a life jacket.

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Mute Swan