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Choose a Page:Which bird sleeps in the air?How do penguins keep their eggs warm?How can owls hunt in the dark?Why do parrots 'talk'?How do hummingbirds eat?Why do birds have colourful feathers?Which bird has the widest wingspan?Why are birds' beaks different?Which bird is the pirate of the air?Why do vultures have bald heads?What is a cockatoo?How does a woodpecker find its food?*How many feathers does a bird have?*How did the secretary bird get its... How many feathers does a bird have? The number of feathers on a bird varies according to the species, its age, and the season. Most small songbirds have between 1,500 and 3,000 feathers on their bodies. A swan, however, might have as many as 25,000 feathers. A bird of prey, such as the eagle, would have between 5,000 and 8,000 feathers.   Previous: Back Book: Best Ever Q&A Section: Nature Chapter: Birds