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Whats the average number of feathers a sparrow has on each wing?

Dear Mr Mountie,
Whats the average number of feathers a sparrow has on each wing? I am building a remote control sparrow so this information is essential.
Do not let me down.

Chris

Dear Chris
If memory serves me correct a sparrow has around 12-15 primary flight feathers with twice that amount of smaller upper wing coverts.
These, particularly, are a bastard to pluck and the main reason for eating squirrel. At least the little tree-rats don’t have feathers.

Yours Truly
Mr Mountie

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