Animaux - Anatomie animale (oiseaux)
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a membrane that connects the toes of certain aquatic birds, such as ducks and coots, enabling them to swim with greater ease

palme, membrane

the rectum or external opening in some animals, such as a fish, bird, etc., through which waste is passed

cloaque
a pointed extension of bone that grows from the leg or foot and is used for defense, mating rituals, or establishing dominance within a social group

ergot, spur

the outermost part of a bird's wing that includes the primary feathers and contributes to the bird's flight maneuverability and stability

extrémité d'aile, bout d'aile

a decorative and frilled collar-like structure made of feathers or hair that encircles the neck of a bird

colerette, ruffle

the muscular part of a bird's digestive system with thick walls that grinds the food for a better digestion

gésier
a prominent feature exhibited by some birds on their heads, consisting of feathers, fur, or skin

crête
a fleshy, often brightly colored, crest located on top of the head of certain bird species

cocarde, crête

a distinct ring, band, or marking around the neck or throat area of an animal

col, collier

a fleshy, comb-like growth on top of the head of certain domestic roosters and other bird species

crête de coq, croupe

the long erectile feather or hair in the neck area of some birds and mammals such as dogs

plumes du cou, camail, poils (du dos)
the region of feathers covering the upper back, shoulders, and base of the wings

mantle, plumage supérieur

a type of small, fluffy feather that covers the base of a bird's larger flight feathers, providing insulation and helping to streamline the bird's wing shape

plume couverte, plume de couverture

the feathers on the underside of a bird's wing, which can have distinctive patterns and colors that are often visible in flight

plume sous-aile, sous-aile

the small feathers on a bird's wing that cover the larger feathers and help the bird fly better

petites couvertures, couvertures inférieures

a small feather that covers the base of a bigger feather on the wings or tail, helping the bird to fly better by keeping it warm and streamlined

remige, plumet

a feather on the wing that helps with stability and maneuverability during flight. It's located between the flight feathers and the bird's body

tertiale, plume tertiaire

the main and longest feathers on a bird's wing that help it fly

plume primaire, plume principale

the lower part of the leg, located between the shank and the foot, providing support and flexibility for perching and walking

tarse, tarse (partie inférieure de la jambe)

a line of color that goes across or behind the eye of a bird, making the bird's eye and facial features more noticeable

stripe oculaire, bandeau oculaire

