Feather Type Activity
The different types of feathers have been labeled. Your challenge is to write name for each feather type.
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1. _______________________________
4. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
5. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
6. _______________________________
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Feather Anatomy Activity
The parts of a feather have been labeled. Your challenge is to write the correct name for each part.
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1. _______________________________
5. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
6. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
7. _______________________________
4. _______________________________
8. _______________________________
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Feater Type Activity Key
1. Tail
2. Flight
3. Semiplume
4. Filoplume
5. Bristle
6. Downy
Feater Anatomy Activity Key
1. Vane
2. Rachis
3. Afterfeather
4. Downy Barbs
5. Hollow shaft, calamus
6. Barbule
7. Barb
8. Hooklets
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