noun
- the flight feathers of a bird’s wing
Usage: ornithology; plural form
Examples
- The ornithologist carefully examined the remiges to identify the bird species.
- Damaged remiges can severely affect a bird’s ability to fly.
- The hawk’s remiges were perfectly aligned for efficient flight.
- Primary remiges are located at the wing tips of most birds.
- The molting process involves the gradual replacement of old remiges.
- Researchers measured the length of each remiges for their study.