Q. Down feathers are
A) First feathery covering in birds
B) Modified filoplumes found near nostrils and eyes
C) Tail feathers
D) Wing feathers
Explanation
Down feathers are found only in newly hatched birds, its the first feathery covering on the body which provide insulation to new hatched ones
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