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Record 1 1995-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Birds
DEF

Feathers attached to the "thumb" part of the wing.

DEF

A "bastard wing" or small feathered projection at the bend or joint farthest out on a bird's wing [which] acts as a slot in a bird's flight.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oiseaux
DEF

Plumes attachées à l'os du pouce, sur la partie antérieure de l'aile.

CONT

L'alule, ou aile bâtarde, est un groupe de pennes courtes mais solides insérées sur le pouce de l'oiseau. L'alule a une importance essentiellement fonctionnelle; elle sert de frein quand l'oiseau s'apprête à se poser.

Spanish

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