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"Fossil feathers are usually preserved in ancient mudrocks laid down in lakes or lagoons. The fossil vulture is preserved in ash deposits, which is extremely unusual," study lead author Valentina ...

published by Chronicle Books 2016 This tail feather comes from a male red bird of paradise. Feathers: Displays of Brilliant Plumage by Robert Clark, published by Chronicle Books 2016 The male and ...

Long-eared Owls have fluorescent feathers that glow under UV light. These hidden pigments vary by age, sex, and size.

"So little is known about fluorescent pigments in bird feathers and owls aren't the only ones with fluorescent pigments," ...

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 prohibits possessing native North American bird feathers without a permit. The law, punishable by fines and imprisonment, aims to prevent the killing and ...