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Animals - The Anatomy of Birds

Here you will learn some words related to the anatomy of birds in English such as "talon", "beak", and "wing".

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wing

any of the two parts of the body of a bird, insect, etc. used for flying

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web

a membrane that connects the toes of certain aquatic birds, such as ducks and coots, enabling them to swim with greater ease

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wattle

a colorful and usually red lobe that hangs from the head or neck of a bird

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vent

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

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talon

a long, sharp nail on the foot of some birds, especially birds of prey

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spur

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

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wing tip

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

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ruff

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

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mandible

the lower or upper part of a bird's beak

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gizzard

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

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crest

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

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comb

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

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collar

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

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cockscomb

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

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breast

the front part of a bird's or a mammal's body

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bill

a hard curved jaw of a bird, especially a wide or slender one

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beak

the hard or pointed part of a bird's mouth

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wishbone

a Y-shaped bone between the neck and breast of a bird

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claw

a sharp and curved nail on the toe of an animal or a bird

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hackle

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

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crop

a pouch in a bird's throat that is used for storing and digesting food

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mantle

the region of feathers covering the upper back, shoulders, and base of the wings

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covert feather

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

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flight feather

any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird

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underwing

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

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lesser coverts

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

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covert

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

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tertial

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

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primary

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

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tarsus

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

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eyestripe

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

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proventriculus

a glandular organ found in the digestive system of birds that functions in the initial breakdown of food before it enters the stomach

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