What is the difference between feathers and scales?

Feathers:

* Found in birds

* Made of keratin, a protein

* Lightweight and flexible

* Provide insulation and allow birds to fly

* Arranged in a specific pattern on the bird's body

* Can be different colors and patterns

* Help birds with camouflage, courtship, and communication

Scales:

* Found in fish, reptiles, and some birds

* Made of keratin, dentine, and bone

* Hard and inflexible

* Provide protection from the environment and help the animal move

* Arranged in a repeating pattern on the animal's body

* Can be different colors and patterns

* Help with camouflage and temperature regulation