A raptor’s feathers are one of its most important tools for survival! For owls like the one in this video, feathers are specially adapted to help fly silently. Since owls hunt at night, silence is crucial to catch their prey. When birds come in with damaged feathers on their wings or tail, we can replace them through imping. In this process, we cut the damaged feather and attach a new donor feather. When done properly, imping allows the bird to return to flight with healthy feathers, until it ev