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The alula / ˈ æ l j ʊ l ə /, or bastard wing, (plural alulae) is a small projection on the anterior edge of the wing of modern birds and a few non-avian dinosaurs. The word is Latin and means "winglet"; it is the diminutive of ala , meaning "wing".
Bird anatomy, or the physiological structure of birds' bodies, shows many unique adaptations, mostly aiding flight. Birds have a light skeletal system and light but powerful musculature which, along with circulatory and respiratory systems capable of very high metabolic rates and oxygen supply, permit the bird to fly.
The skeleton of a bird wing. Places of attachment of various groups of flight feathers are indicated. The mute swan with outstretched wings Wing of the white-tailed eagle. Bird wings are a paired forelimb in birds. The wings give the birds the ability to fly, creating lift. Terrestrial flightless birds have reduced wings or none at all (for ...
The longest and outermost feathers of the wing Saddle feathers Feathers covering the back or saddle before the tail coverts; in cocks they are long and pointed divided into upper and lower saddles Scapulars Short feathers on the upper side of the wing near the body Secondaries The long flight feathers of the inner part of the wing Sickles
As their name suggests, chicken wings are the wing part of a chicken, which is located in the chicken’s shoulder. Chicken wings have three parts, the drumette, the flat or wing, and the tip.
Topside of a chicken wing showing all major feather groups. A covert feather or tectrix on a bird is one of a set of feathers, called coverts (or tectrices), which cover other feathers. The coverts help to smooth airflow over the wings and tail.
Chicken wings are a staple for sporting events, and there's no denying that the tasty appetizer tastes good all year round. From the classic version to Asian-inspired, quick and easy, we have ...
Wattle (anatomy) Wing; Wing chord (biology) This page was last edited on 3 October 2018, at 12:29 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons ...