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Which of the following quill feather is called as a bastard wing?
Which of the following quill feather is called as a bastard wing?
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The correct option is A Quill feather attached to thumb
A group of small quill feathers on the first digit of a bird's wing is called bastard wing. It is a small projection on the anterior edge of birds wing. It is also known as alula. The alula bears three to five small flight feathers, with the exact number depending on the species. They are asymmetrical.
A group of small quill feathers on the first digit of a bird's wing is called bastard wing. It is a small projection on the anterior edge of birds wing. It is also known as alula. The alula bears three to five small flight feathers, with the exact number depending on the species. They are asymmetrical.
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