contour feather in English
noun
1
any of the mainly small feathers that form the outline of an adult bird's plumage.
A set of avian feathers have even been found, including a superb fragment of a contour feather .
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1. In a contour feather adjacent Barbules interlock by means of hooks (barbicels) and grooves, forming a firm vane
2. Plumulaceous Barbs: barbs without interlocking Barbules, forming a loose fluffy layer at the base of a contour feather; or making up the entirety of a down feather