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Despite their many variations,
feathers are still the easiest way to identify birds because
they create a distinct, colorful appearance that is unique
to each species. Although feathers
cover the entire body of a bird they are actually clumped in
distinct patches that are separated by bare skin. Each of
these feather groups is named (i.e. belly vs. chest)
to give us a system for describing every bird.
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