Question

Feathers covering the body of a newly hatched bird are

• A. Coverts
• B. Contours
• C. Down feathers
• D. Filoplumes

Answer 1

The correct option is C Down feathers

A) Coverts are small feathers found in the wings and tail that fill up the gaps between quill feathers.

B) Contours are small feathers present all over the body to give it shape.

C) Down feathers are also called the nestling downs and cover the newly hatched bird. They are found beneath the contours.

D) Filoplumes are very small feathers that occur beneath contour feathers.

So the correct answer is 'Down feathers'.