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Feather: the light, flat, and waterproof structure on a bird's body, essential for flight, insulation, and waterproofing.
Keratin: a tough, fibrous protein that is a key structural component of hair, nails, feathers, horns, and the outer layer of skin.
Plumage: the entire set of feathers covering a bird, including their color, pattern, and arrangement.
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