Birds

Birds

Any feathered vertebrate.

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Neck patch

Animals; Birds

The neck patch is a sac located on the neck that is inflatable and is only visible in males during courtship.. During courtship, the male inflates this sac to impress the female.

Nasal canthus

Animals; Birds

The nasal canthus is the inner corner of the eye, the same location as the corner of the human eye closest to the nose.

Nape

Animals; Birds

The nape is the back of the neck where the head joins the body. It is also called the hindneck or collar and is in the same relative location as the human neck. The collar is brightly coloured in ...

Forehead

Animals; Birds

The forehead is homologous in location to the human forehead. It refers to the area above the eyes in the face of the bird.

Flank

Animals; Birds

The flank is the lateral area posterior to the side of the bird's body. It extends back the base of the tail.

The feet are located at the terminal part of the legs, just like in humans, and most birds have four toes. The first toe points backwards while the other three toes point forward. The second, third ...