What Makes the Feather Soar -- Ethan 109

Feathers aren't only the basis of powered flight, but they can also provide camouflage, attract mates, and it gives the bird the correct body temperature. A key to a birds success in flying appears to be the interlocking protein building blocks that feathers are made out of which is called Beta-keratin. Without Beta-keratin, birds, wouldn't be able to fly!