How wings differ from feather?

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Wing:
Wings are the forelimbs that are adapted for flight in birds.
Feather:
Feathers are outer coverings of avians (birds) and some other organisms.
Wings Feathers
They are forelimb modifications.
They are epidermal growths.
2. They form the structures that help in flight. 2. They are distinct coverings that help in flight, maintaining body temperature, and blending in.
3. Wing structures differ in shape for different flying mechanisms. 3. Different types of feathers are found based on required functions.
4. Wings help in moving and changing directions while flight. 4. Feathers make the birds light to lift them off.
5. Wings are paired comprising of carpal bones and metacarpus bones which merge to become carpometacarpus. 5. Feather comprises of quill and shaft made up of keratin protein.
6. Wings are modified forelimbs. 6. Feathers protect the body of a bird.
7. Wings differ in shape for different flying mechanisms 7. The whole structure of feathers varies according to their functions.

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In birds, wings are modified into forelimbs made of feathers.

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(a) a streamlined body
(b) hollow bones
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Wings	Feathers
They are forelimb modifications.	They are epidermal growths.
2. They form the structures that help in flight.	2. They are distinct coverings that help in flight, maintaining body temperature, and blending in.
3. Wing structures differ in shape for different flying mechanisms.	3. Different types of feathers are found based on required functions.
4. Wings help in moving and changing directions while flight.	4. Feathers make the birds light to lift them off.
5. Wings are paired comprising of carpal bones and metacarpus bones which merge to become carpometacarpus.	5. Feather comprises of quill and shaft made up of keratin protein.
6. Wings are modified forelimbs.	6. Feathers protect the body of a bird.
7. Wings differ in shape for different flying mechanisms	7. The whole structure of feathers varies according to their functions.