Wings

Structures enabling flight in birds and some other animals.

flight appendages

Wings are paired structures found on birds and some other animals that enable flight by generating lift and thrust through movement.

The word 'wings' comes from Old English wæng, meaning 'wing, appendage'.

Wings are like airplane wings for birds and some other animals, helping them fly through the air.

appendages limbs

flight feathers alula

primary feathers secondary feathers

birds insects bats

functional adaptation natural feature