Did you know?
Feathers are made of keratin, which is the exact same material as your own fingernails and hair! They help birds fly, stay warm, and stay dry. [1, 2, 3]
Super-Powered Facts About Feathers
- Feathers weigh more than bones: For many flying birds, their feathers actually weigh more than their entire skeleton because they need to be super light and full of air. [1, 2]
- They work like winter coats: Fluffy down feathers trap tiny pockets of warm air right next to a bird's skin to keep them cozy in the cold. [1]
- Some feathers act like velcro: Tiny branches on feathers called barbs and barbules lock together so tightly that they form a solid surface to push against the air for flight.
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