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Flight feathers, known scientifically as remiges and rectrices, are specialized feathers found on the wings and tail of birds that are essential for flight. Remiges, the primary and secondary flight feathers of the wings, provide lift and thrust. Primary remiges are located at the wingtip and generate thrust, while secondary remiges, closer to the body, generate lift. Rectrices, the tail feathers, assist in steering, braking, and maintaining balance during flight, as well as in display.
These feathers are structurally unique, featuring a strong, stiff central shaft (rachis) and a broad, asymmetrical