The Anatomy of Birds

any of the two parts of the body of a bird, insect, etc. used for flying

The bird spread its wings and soared high into the sky.

a net of thin threads made by a spider to catch insects for food

After a rainstorm, the spider repaired its damaged web with great precision.

a colorful and usually red lobe that hangs from the head or neck of a bird

to strongly express one's feelings, particularly one's anger

Frustrated with the situation, he needed to vent his anger and disappointment.

a long, sharp nail on the foot of some birds, especially birds of prey

a pointed extension of bone that grows from the leg or foot and is used for defense, mating rituals, or establishing dominance within a social group

the outermost part of a bird's wing that includes the primary feathers and contributes to the bird's flight maneuverability and stability

a freshwater Eurasian bird, the male of which has a ring of colored feathers around its neck

(anatomy) (zoology) either half of the jawbone, especially the lower jawbone that helps a vertebrate open and close its mouth

the muscular part of a bird's digestive system with thick walls that grinds the food for a better digestion

a prominent feature exhibited by some birds on their heads, consisting of feathers, fur, or skin

The cockatoo flaunted its colorful crest as it paraded around the aviary.

a flat piece of plastic, metal, etc. with a row of thin teeth, used for untangling or arranging the hair

She ran a comb through her hair to smooth out the tangles.

the part around the neck of a piece of clothing that usually turns over

She adjusted the collar of her blouse to make sure it lay flat against her shoulders.

a fleshy, comb-like growth on top of the head of certain domestic roosters and other bird species

the area between the neck and the stomach

The bullet entered his breast, puncturing his heart.

a new law that is proposed to a parliament to be discussed about

The professor was recognized as an authority in the field of environmental science.

the hard or pointed part of a bird's mouth

The parrot used its beak to crack open the nuts.

a Y-shaped bone between the neck and breast of a bird

He collected wishbones from different birds and displayed them as a unique collection.

a sharp curved organ of some of the arthropods such as a crab, lobster, etc.

the long erectile feather or hair in the neck area of some birds and mammals such as dogs

all the fruit, wheat, etc. harvested during a season

The farmer harvested a large crop of corn this year.

a loose sleeveless cloak worn as an outer garment, usually fastened at the neck and falling over the shoulders and back

a type of small, fluffy feather that covers the base of a bird's larger flight feathers, providing insulation and helping to streamline the bird's wing shape

any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird

the feathers on the underside of a bird's wing, which can have distinctive patterns and colors that are often visible in flight

the small feathers on a bird's wing that cover the larger feathers and help the bird fly better

not displayed or acknowledged openly

During the meeting, she made a covert gesture to signal her colleague.

a feather on the wing that helps with stability and maneuverability during flight. It's located between the flight feathers and the bird's body

having the most importance or influence

The primary reason for his success is his unwavering dedication to his craft.

the lower part of the leg, located between the shank and the foot, providing support and flexibility for perching and walking

a line of color that goes across or behind the eye of a bird, making the bird's eye and facial features more noticeable

a glandular organ found in the digestive system of birds that functions in the initial breakdown of food before it enters the stomach