How can I find out what type of feather I have?

If you know the position of the feather you are trying to identify, you can significantly narrow your search by choosing from the options below. If you’re not sure what type of feather you have, select “Search All Feathers”. No selection will still search all feathers. Identifying Feather Position.

How big is a large feather in inches?

By characteristic color, we mean the color that is most noticeable on the feather. SMALL: total length less than or equal to 8 cm (approximately 3 inches); MEDIUM: total length 8-16 cm (3 – 6 inches); LARGE: total length 16-24 cm (6 – 10 inches); or HUGE: more than 24 cm (10 inches).

Where are the male and female feathers on a Feather Atlas?

Feather Atlas tail feather scans include all the feathers from the right half of the tail, with the outermost always shown on the left. To illustrate the range of variation in flight feathers, sexually dimorphic species are represented by scans of both male and female feathers.

Where are all the feathers on a bird’s tail?

Bird tails are symmetrical in feather shape and pattern on the two halves of the tail. Feather Atlas tail feather scans include all the feathers from the right half of the tail, with the outermost always shown on the left.

Can a feather be used to identify a bird?

Here you will find our helpful bird feather guide which showcases the feathers of various birds from the Americas. The beauty of an individual feather can be equally as beautiful as a bird itself and can also be a very helpful identification tool to prove what birds might be in present in your area.

Where can I find a list of eagle feathers?

> Eagle feathers are sorted by size and type at the National Eagle Repository, Colorado. Photo courtesy of US Fish and Wildlife Service. For hundreds of years Native Americans and Alaskan Natives have used eagle feathers for religious and cultural purposes. You may find an overview of possession of eagle feathers and parts by Native Americans here.

Can a tribe pick up feathers in the wild?

Tribal members may pick up and keep naturally fallen or molted feathers found in the wild. In 2012, the Department of Justice clarified that they would not seek to prosecute tribal members who, among other actions, pick up naturally fallen or molted feathers found in the wild, without disturbing birds or their nests.

How can I check the status of my feather request?

You can check on current wait times to fulfill feather and eagle parts requests on the Repository’s website. How can I check on the status of my feather request? If this is a first request, you can contact your regional Migratory Bird Permit Office to check on the status of your permit application.