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1) "Pheasant" -- As to pheasant feathers pheas·ant
Pronunciation: 'fe-z&nt
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural pheasant or pheasants
Etymology: Middle English fesaunt, from Anglo-French fesant, faisan, from Latin phasianus, from Greek (ornis) phasianos, from phasianos of the Phasis River, from Phasis, river in Colchis
1 : any of numerous large often long-tailed and brightly colored Old World gallinaceous birds (Phasianus and related genera of the family Phasianidae) including many raised as ornamental or game birds -- compare RING-NECKED PHEASANT
2 : any of various birds resembling a pheasant Pronunciation Symbols
| Pheasants |
| | Scientific classification | | Kingdom: | Animalia
| | Phylum: | Chordata
| | Class: | Aves
| | Order: | Galliformes
| | Family: | Phasianidae
| | | Genera | | Ithaginis
Catreus
Rheinartia
Crossoptilon
Lophura
Argusianus
Pucrasia
Syrmaticus
Chrysolophus
Phasianus
†See also partridge, quail | Pheasants are a group of large birds in the order Galliformes. In many countries they are hunted as game. Pheasant are characterised by strong sexual dimorphism, with males being highly ornate with bright colours and adornments such as wattles and long tails. Males are usually larger than the females, and have longer tails than them. Males play no part in rearing the young. There are 35 species of pheasant in 11 different genera. The best-known is the Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) which is widespread throughout the world in introduced feral populations and in farm operations. Various other pheasant species are popular in aviaries, such as the Golden Pheasant (Chrys..."
2) "Feathers" -- As to pheasant feathers 1feath·er
Pronunciation: 'fe-[th]&r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English fether, from Old English; akin to Old High German federa wing, Latin petere to go to, seek, Greek petesthai to fly, piptein to fall, pteron wing
1 a : any of the light horny epidermal outgrowths that form the external covering of the body of birds and that consist of a shaft bearing on each side a series of barbs which bear barbules which in turn bear barbicels commonly ending in hooked hamuli and interlocking with the barbules of an adjacent barb to link the barbs into a continuous vane b archaic : PLUME 2a c : the vane of an arrow
2 a : PLUMAGE b : KIND, NATURE <birds of a feather flock together> c : ATTIRE, DRESS d : CONDITION, MOOD <woke up in fine feather> e plural : COMPOSURE <some feathers had been ruffled -- D. J. Blum>
3 : FEATHERING 2
4 : a projecting strip, rib, fin, or flange
5 : a feathery flaw in the eye or in a precious stone
6 : the act of feathering an oar
- feath·ered /-[th]&rd/ adjective
- feath·er·less adjective
- a feather in one's cap : a mark of distinction : HONOR
[feather illustration] Pronunciation Symbols
A white feather Feathers are one of the epidermal growths that form the distinctive outer covering, or plumage, on birds. They are the outstanding characteristic that distinguishes the Class Aves from all other living groups. Other Theropoda also had feathers (see Feathered dinosaurs). - 1 Characteristics
- 2 Evolution
- 3 Human uses
- 4 See also
- 5 References
- 6 External links
| Extreme closeup of the feathers of a baby Yellow-headed Parrot. Feathers are among the most complex structural organs found in vertebrates: integumentary appendages, formed by controlled proliferation of cells in the epidermis, or outer skin layer, that produce keratin proteins. The β-keratins in feathers, beaks and claws — and the claws, scales and shells of reptiles — are composed of protein strands hydrogen-bonded into β-pleated sheats, which are then further twisted and crosslinked by disulfide bridges into structures even tougher than the α-keratins of mammalian hair, horns and hoof. Feathers insulate birds from water and cold temperatures. Individual feathers in the wings and tail play important roles in controlling flight. These have their own identity and are not just randomly distributed. Some species have a crest of feathers on their heads. Although feathers are light, a bird's plumage weighs two or three times more than its skeleton, since many bones are hollow and contain air sacs. Color patterns serve as camouflage against predators for birds in their habitats, and by predators looking for a meal. As with fish, the top and bottom colors may be different to provide camouflage during flight. Striking differences in feather patterns and colours are part of the sexual dimorphism of many bird species and are particularly important in selection of mating pairs. The remarkable colors and feather sizes of s..."
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