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Alula
The alula is a small joint on the bird's wing, similar to the human thumb, with three or four quill-like feathers attached. It is a necessity for low speed flight and maneuverability. The feathers function much like the slats on airplanes by basically increasing the camber of the wing and as such help the bird to land and take-off again.
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