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How to Identify a Bird From a Single Feather

Zoologist Carla Dove explains how the microscopic structure of a bird's feather can help identify the species and at the same time, make air travel safer for humans (:50)

Produced by: Beth Py-Lieberman and Ryan R. Reed

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I have always been fascinated by bird feathers and wondered at this GODs creation. Recently I have started collecting feathers and it si growing steadily. I have asked all my friends and relatives to collect feathers as and when they find them and keep them for me in a cardboard box. Now I mus learn how to preserve them and take care of them. Can anyone give me hints? Also- Is a there a name for feather collectors?



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