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− | == | + | ==Functions of the Feather== |
+ | '''Principal functions:''' | ||
+ | *Flight | ||
+ | *Insulation | ||
+ | *Waterproofing | ||
− | + | '''Additional functions''' | |
− | + | *Courtship displays | |
− | + | *Defence | |
− | + | - Cryptic colouring (camouflage) | |
− | + | - Colour mimicking | |
− | + | - Dominance/subdominance conflicts | |
− | + | *Aggressive territorial behaviour |
Revision as of 12:21, 3 July 2008
Functions of the Feather
Principal functions:
- Flight
- Insulation
- Waterproofing
Additional functions
- Courtship displays
- Defence
- Cryptic colouring (camouflage) - Colour mimicking - Dominance/subdominance conflicts
- Aggressive territorial behaviour