Animals

How many feathers does an average pigeon have?

~10,000

Background

An average pigeon carries around 10,000 feathers. Most of them keep the body warm. Others are long and strong and help with flying. In cold weather, the pigeon puffs up and creates a thick layer of air as protection.

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