<li>Over 400 photos of representative feathers from 379 species </li>
<li>How to identify not only what bird a feather came from but also what kind of feather it is </li>
<li>Range maps and wing type given for each bird <p>This guide teaches birders to use the characteristics of wing types and feather morphology to identify feathers--not only by species but also by their place on the bird's body.</p>
<p>The introductory chapters give a detailed overview of the feather--how feathers developed, the parts of a single feather, and the variety of types of feathers on a bird. In the feather identification section, more than 400 color photographs show feather samples from 379 bird species from all over North America. Along with the wing type of the species and a map showing its range, several types of feathers are included for each bird; each feather is labeled with its type and its size.</p>
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Bird Feathers: A Guide to North American Species

Science & Math

Scott, S. David

McFarland, Casey

Biological Sciences

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Bird Feathers: A Guide to North American Species