Bird Feathers

• Over 400 photos of representative feathers from 379 species
• How to identify not only what bird a feather came from but also what kind of feather it is
• Range maps and wing type given for each bird

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.
The introductory chapters give a detailed overview of the feather--how feathers developed, the parts of a single feathe...