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this is a diagram of a bird's wing, illustrating the different types of feathers. each section of feathers is numbered and colorcoded for clarity. the longest feathers at the end of the wing are the primaries, crucial for generating thrust. moving inwards are the secondaries, which provide lift. closer to the body are the tertials, aiding in both lift and maneuverability. the remaining feathers are coverts, which streamline the wing's shape. the small group of feathers at the bend of the wing is the alula, important for fine control during flight, especially at slow speeds.

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Tags: feathered_wings, anatomy

Created by: vecutous (@vecutous)

Parent collection: Wings

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Created at: 2024-08-08T02:48:47.710Z

Updated at: 2024-09-15T20:10:09.207Z


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What is in the image: this is a diagram of a bird's wing, illustrating the different types of feathers. each section of feathers is numbered and colorcoded for clarity. the longest feathers at the end of the wing are the primaries, crucial for generating thrust. moving inwards are the secondaries, which provide lift. closer to the body are the tertials, aiding in both lift and maneuverability. the remaining feathers are coverts, which streamline the wing's shape. the small group of feathers at the bend of the wing is the alula, important for fine control during flight, especially at slow speeds.

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WDTagged Tags: solo, simple background, white background, wings, no humans, 1girl, flat color, long sleeves, animal focus