primary feather

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One of the main flight feathers on the outer part of a bird's wing.

featherADJECTIVE + feather

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primary

Examples (10)

  • The eagle's primary feathers were damaged in the storm.
  • Ornithologists study the structure of primary feathers for flight analysis.
  • The hawk molted its old primary feathers in late summer.
  • Each primary feather plays a crucial role in wing aerodynamics.
  • The veterinarian examined the injured bird's primary feathers.
  • Young birds develop their primary feathers before fledging.
  • The museum displayed fossilized primary feathers from ancient birds.
  • Strong winds can break a bird's primary feathers during flight.
  • The researcher counted ten primary feathers on each wing.
  • Waterproof coating protects the primary feathers of aquatic birds.