Comments on: Anatomy: Wing Coverts

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:35:19 +0000

Thanks. It’s starting to get complicated….! But I’m sticking with it, and greatly appreciate what you’re doing. I’m already starting to notice more details on the birds I’m seeing here in Chicago.

By: Kate St. John

Kate St. John — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:16:21 +0000

Yes the wing coverts cover the remiges. I did not mention them, but there are also upper and under TAIL coverts.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:10:06 +0000

So…. the coverts cover the various remiges (primaries, secondaries, tertials), yes?

By: Diane

Diane — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:38:57 +0000

I think that the macaws have median primary coverts…..but I am not sure. Does anyone have any input on this? I was looking at a detailed photo of a Green-Winged Macaw and that is what it looks like to me.