A Bird's Tail Feathers are Called _____

Question

A bird's tail feathers are called _____.
A)filoplumes
B)semiplumes
C)rectrices
D)remiges

Accepted Answer

Rectrices are the long, stiff feathers on the tail of a bird that help provide balance and maneuverability. Filoplumes are specialized feathers that help birds sense movement and vibration, semiplumes are intermediate between contour feathers and down feathers, and remiges are the primary and secondary flight feathers on the wings.