Please help me identify what kind of bird this is from (1 Viewer)

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callenb

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• Jul 18, 2013

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Hey guys, we found this feather in our house today and I don't know what type of bird it's from. Could you guys help me identify it?

http://www.pressreleasefire.com/feather.JPG

Thanks!

 

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cbrownin

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• Jul 18, 2013

• #2

Based on your location I assume you found this in Indiana?

 

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callenb

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• Jul 18, 2013

• #3

Hi, yes, that's correct. I'm curious what kind of feather and what bird. Is this a common feather?

 

birdboybowley

Well-known member.....apparently so ;)

• Jul 18, 2013

• #4

Maybe crest feather from Great Blue Heron.....? What size is it?

 

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callenb

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• Jul 18, 2013

• #5

Hey, it's about 2 inches in length.

 

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Cicada

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• Jul 19, 2013

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I think it might be a single barb from a marabou feather. These days from a turkey rather than a marabou stork and dyed in a whole range of colours. They are commonly used in costume making and for fancy dress outfits. Also used in flytying.

So, it may be a sign that you have recently hosted a wild party or there's a fly fisherman in the family; rather than a rare bird in residence!

 

Bird_Bill

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• Jul 19, 2013

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Cicada said:

I think it might be a single barb from a marabou feather. These days from a turkey rather than a marabou stork and dyed in a whole range of colours. They are commonly used in costume making and for fancy dress outfits. Also used in flytying.

So, it may be a sign that you have recently hosted a wild party or there's a fly fisherman in the family; rather than a rare bird in residence!

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Appears very close to dyed Ostrich plume, (wing)
used for flytying, decoration, adornment, etc.