Bird Feathers: A Guide to North American Species

by S. David Scott, Casey McFarland, S David Scott

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B008LII0Y6
• ISBN13: 9780811736183
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"