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Quill feathers at the bast of wing quills are

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Down feathers
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Filoplumes
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Coverts
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Barbules
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Solution

The correct option is B Coverts
Covert feathers are a set of feathers that cover other feathers. They aid in smoothening the airflow over feather and the tail of the bird. They are often used for making quills. The coverts of swans and hawks are some of the oldest ones used for making quills
So, the correct answer is 'Coverts'.

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