Question

4. What is the function of a bird's tail?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The tail allows birds to have the wings needed for efficient cruising and high speed flight (when the tail can be furled giving little drag), at the same time the tail can be spread at low speeds or during turns to reduce induced drag

Answer 2

Explanation:

the rectrices or flight feathers are mainly concerned with stability and control they are used as a rubber helping to steer and balance the bird and allow the bird to twist and turn in flight . these feathers also act as a brake land