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Feathers from Niagara Ontario (1 Viewer)
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Alexander Stöhr
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Hello Chris,
I cant identify the species, but the "neon-yellow" shafts means, that they are dyed feathers. So the species might come from anywhere.
I cant identify the species, but the "neon-yellow" shafts means, that they are dyed feathers. So the species might come from anywhere.
Alexander Stöhr
Well-known member
Hello again,
thanks for correction RKJ!
After this helpful thread Orange feather found in field near Wolverhampton, England yesterday I looked at dyed festhers in several shops - thanks again and you know that improving ones ID-knowledge is possible everywhere.
One question from me: is there any european/WP species with natural coloured (not whitish, greyish or faint brownish) colouration? Thanks!
thanks for correction RKJ!
After this helpful thread Orange feather found in field near Wolverhampton, England yesterday I looked at dyed festhers in several shops - thanks again and you know that improving ones ID-knowledge is possible everywhere.
One question from me: is there any european/WP species with natural coloured (not whitish, greyish or faint brownish) colouration? Thanks!
nartreb
Speak softly and carry a long lens
You mean at the base of the shaft? Good question. There are some that get pretty dark right close to the root, but as for bright colors, I can't think of anything in North America either, besides flickers (Colaptes).
Here's a South American toucan with yellow roots on some of its feathers:
If you browse that site long enough you may find more.
