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Definitions for
"Coverts"
Keywords:
feathers
,
upperwing
,
underwing
,
tail
,
flight
Related Terms:
Covey
,
Plumage
,
Passerine
,
Feather
,
Rectrices
,
Goose
,
Trogon
,
Roost
,
Penguin
,
Curlew
,
Preening
,
Aves
,
Ostrich
,
Ratite
,
Avian
,
Talon
,
Fledged
,
Emu
,
Quail
,
Remiges
,
Underwing
,
Primary feathers
,
Sparrow
,
Redwing
,
Robin
,
Godwit
,
Fantail
,
Nightjar
,
Bird
,
Guillemot
,
Coot
,
Martlet
,
Eyrie
,
Swallow
,
Swift
,
Magpie
,
Feathers
,
Snipe
,
Quill
,
Crissum
,
Flag
,
Perch
,
Grackle
,
Waterfowl
,
Partridge
,
Dodo
,
Dipper
,
Grouse
,
Fledge
,
Wader
Small feathers covering quill bases of tall feathers and ear openings
volusia.org
These are small feathers which overlie the base of the flight feathers.
savingcranes.org
small feathers that cover the bases of the larger flight feathers of the wing and tail of a bird; includes upperwing coverts, underwing coverts, and tail coverts
fnai.org
smaller feathers covering large wing and tail feathers
ups.edu
The small feathers covering the bases of other, usually larger, feathers.
audubon-ca.org
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