Feather Quiz

What is the one physical feature which differentiate birds from other vertebrates (that is, fishes, amphibians, reptiles and mammals)?
Beaks
Feathers
Eggs
Wings
Contour feathers are feathers which cover a bird’s body fully from the outside. Which of the following is not a function of the contour feathers?
To provide shape and streamline the bird’s body
To help in insulation
To assist in flight
To attract mates
These are the feathers of a Shikra. What is the primary function of these feathers?
 
Shikra feathersShikra feathers. Image: Feather Library
Help in insulation
Help in flight
Help in giving shape to the body
Used to attract mates
Down feathers form the innermost layer of fine feathers on a bird's body. What is the function of these down feathers?
 
Down feather
Down feather
Aiding in flight
Enhancing colouration
Providing shape to the bird
Provide insulation and warmth
These are the different types of feathers present on a bird. Which type of feather is used for sensing touch and vibration?
 
Bird Feathers, Image: Feather library
Bird Feathers, Image: Feather library
Filoplume feathers
Down feathers
Contour feathers
Flight feathers (Tail & Wing)
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