IGCSE Biology 4th edition

Biology books by
D G Mackean

Bird Flight Feathers

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Bird Flight Feathers


The flight feathers overlap in a way that lets air pass between them during the upstroke, so reducing air resistance. During the downstroke the gap is closed so offering maximum air resistance and giving lift.

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