BIRD FEATHERS: A GUIDE TO NORTH AMERICAN SPECIES

BIRD FEATHERS: A GUIDE TO NORTH AMERICAN SPECIES # 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 & wing type given for each birdTeaches birders to use the characteristics of wing types & feather morphology to identify feathers--not only by species but also by their place on the birds body. Includes a detailed overview of the feather--how feathers developed, the parts of a single feather, & 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 & a map showing its range, several types of feathers are included for each bird; each feather is labeled with its type & its size. ABOUT THE AUTHORS:S. David Scott has been working as an environmental educator since 2003, focusing on ecology & wildlife behavior. He lives in the Seattle area.Casey McFarland is a wildlife tracker & a tracking instructor & evaluator through Cybertracker International. ISBN: 0-8117-3618-0 publish date: 08/31/2010