ocr: WINGS AND FLIGHT Tail FLYING, a Wiak bird uses its tail to brake and steer. During braking, the tail is spread out and pulled forward like as scoop, creating resistance against the air. Gliding birds, such as gulls, can steer simply by adjusting the position of the tail. TAIL FEATHERS Like most birds, an owl has 12 large feathers in its tail FEATHER BRAKE A long, bony tail pould be too heavy forf flight, so a bird'stail consists only offeathers. The owl lowers and fans out its tail feathers to slow down.
