the part of the shaft of a feather bearing the web.

the long, slender, bristlelike feathers growing along the side of the mouth in many birds.

a pouch in the esophagus of many birds, in which food is held for later digestion or for regurgitation to nestlings.

a small mass of regurgitated, indigestible remains, as the fur, feathers, and bones, of the prey

to travel with speed; go or pass rapidly; hasten.

a short strap fastened around the leg of a hawk and attached to the leash.

to graft (feathers) into a wing.

A learning process occurring early in the life of a social animal in which a specific behavior pattern is established through association with a parent or other role model.

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Owl in the Shower

There's an Owl in the Shower Vocabulary

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rachis	the part of the shaft of a feather bearing the web.
vabrissae	the long, slender, bristlelike feathers growing along the side of the mouth in many birds.
crop	a pouch in the esophagus of many birds, in which food is held for later digestion or for regurgitation to nestlings.
cast	a small mass of regurgitated, indigestible remains, as the fur, feathers, and bones, of the prey
posting	to travel with speed; go or pass rapidly; hasten.
jess	a short strap fastened around the leg of a hawk and attached to the leash.
imp	to graft (feathers) into a wing.
imprinting	A learning process occurring early in the life of a social animal in which a specific behavior pattern is established through association with a parent or other role model.

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