contour feather

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Noun contour feather has 1 sense

contour feather - feathers covering the body of an adult bird and determining its shape
--₁ is a kind of feather, plume, plumage

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Term: Contour Feather

Definition: A specialized type of feather that gives shape and structure to a bird's body and helps with flight.

Examples:

The contour feathers on the wings of an eagle enable it to soar gracefully through the sky.
During molt, birds shed old contour feathers and grow new ones.
Feathers have evolved into contour feathers to offer better insulation and aerodynamic advantages.

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