covert feather

US /ˈkʌvərt ˈfɛðər/
UK /ˈkʌvərt ˈfɛðər/
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örtü tüyü

Any of the small feathers covering the bases of the larger flight feathers of a bird's wing or tail.

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The bird's beautiful plumage was highlighted by the iridescent covert feathers.
Kuşun güzel tüyleri, yanardöner örtü tüyleri ile vurgulanmıştı.
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Ornithologists often examine the pattern of covert feathers for species identification.
Ornitologlar, tür teşhisi için genellikle örtü tüylerinin desenini incelerler.
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tectrix
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