2021年11月6日 · Spotted feathers have one or more spots on each feather and are present in the bird's underparts. The spotted woodpecker has this type of black feather with white spots. Pale tip and dark tip are other types of feathers that can help you search the bird.

2024年10月30日 · Determine the most characteristic or striking color on your feather, and check the appropriate selection from the list. By characteristic color, we mean the color that is most noticeable on the feather.

2019年4月15日 · Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) Appearance: the primary and secondary feathers of the great spotted woodpecker are unmistakeable: black with large white spots along their edges. Where to find: great spotted woodpeckers love deciduous woodland with a mix of mature broadleaved trees.

2024年10月30日 · THE FEATHER ATLAS is an image database dedicated to the identification and study of the flight feathers of North American birds. The feathers illustrated are from the curated collection of the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory.

2016年3月1日 · Body feathers (those from the neck, chest, head, or back, are usually short, with some sort of soft fluffy pluming around the base of the feather. They are also called "contour feathers" because they tend to be slightly curved, so that they can fit the body of the bird in nice insulating layers.

THE FEATHER ATLAS is an image database dedicated to the identification and study of the flight feathers of North American birds. The feathers illustrated are from the curated collection of the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory.

2019年12月17日 · When we find a feather we often wonder, “What bird dropped this feather? What species is this?” Here are some quick tips for identifying feathers. Before we begin, keep in mind that without a permit it is illegal to collect and/or …

Perhaps the feather is solid white, or black. That would be unpatterned. Or, maybe it’s distinctly two-toned, mottled, barred, or spotted. Perhaps it has a dark tip, or pale tip. Does it show iridescence (a metallic sheen)? In the Feather Atlas’s ID tool, click on “Pattern,” and then choose the one or more that describe the feather you ...

This comprehensive bird feather identification guide filled with photos will help you to identify the feathers of North American birds species.

Flight feathers are the large wing and tail feathers that provide lift and maneuverability in flight. They are the feathers most commonly used in crafted items, and are thus the subject of this Identification Guide.