Here, we cover the breadth of feather biology by looking at feathers from a variety of scientific viewpoints including their anatomy, function, development, and evolution.
Feathers are epidermal growths that form a distinctive outer covering, or plumage, on both avian (bird) and some non-avian dinosaurs and other archosaurs. They are the most complex …
Bird feathers are one of the most distinctive features of avian anatomy. Feathers are fundamental to many aspects of a bird’s existence. They provide insulation essential for controlling body …
An interactive tutorial from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology learn & teach about feathers & bird science. Diagrams, animations, videos & fun quizzes. Section 1: What Is Unique to Birds?
Feathers are the most characteristic and specialized component of the avian integumentary system, vital for flight, thermoregulation, visual communication, and protection from the …
feather, the component structure of the outer covering and flight surfaces of all modern birds. Unique to birds, feathers apparently evolved from the scales of birds’ reptilian ancestors. The …