Bird Feathers
Bird Feathers by S. David Scott, published by Stackpole Books on September 3, 2010, is an illustrated guide that offers a comprehensive look at bird feathers. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The book provides detailed information on identifying feathers from various bird species, focusing on both the species and the specific type of feather, supported by over 400 photographs from 379 different species found across North America.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of feather morphology and wing types, along with range maps for each bird. The introductory chapters delve into the development of feathers and their anatomical parts, while the identification section features color photographs that illustrate the diversity of feathers. Each feather sample is labeled with its type and size, making this guide a valuable resource for birders interested in the science of avian biology and wildlife identification.
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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 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.
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