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Words Related to 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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web
[noun]
a membrane that connects the toes of certain aquatic birds, such as ducks and coots, enabling them to swim with greater ease
vent
[noun]
the rectum or external opening in some animals, such as a fish, bird, etc., through which waste is passed
spur
[noun]
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
wing tip
[noun]
the outermost part of a bird's wing that includes the primary feathers and contributes to the bird's flight maneuverability and stability
ruff
[noun]
a decorative and frilled collar-like structure made of feathers or hair that encircles the neck of a bird
gizzard
[noun]
the muscular part of a bird's digestive system with thick walls that grinds the food for a better digestion
crest
[noun]
a prominent feature exhibited by some birds on their heads, consisting of feathers, fur, or skin
comb
[noun]
a fleshy, often brightly colored, crest located on top of the head of certain bird species
collar
[noun]
a distinct ring, band, or marking around the neck or throat area of an animal
cockscomb
[noun]
a fleshy, comb-like growth on top of the head of certain domestic roosters and other bird species
hackle
[noun]
the long erectile feather or hair in the neck area of some birds and mammals such as dogs
mantle
[noun]
the region of feathers covering the upper back, shoulders, and base of the wings
covert feather
[noun]
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
underwing
[noun]
the feathers on the underside of a bird's wing, which can have distinctive patterns and colors that are often visible in flight
lesser coverts
[noun]
the small feathers on a bird's wing that cover the larger feathers and help the bird fly better
covert
[noun]
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
tertial
[noun]
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
tarsus
[noun]
the lower part of the leg, located between the shank and the foot, providing support and flexibility for perching and walking
eyestripe
[noun]
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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