38 parts of a bird diagram
Fortunately this cool illustration from Wikimedia inspired me to delve into the parts of a feather. And here they are: Calamus or Quill: (Pronounced KAL-e-mes) The large hollow portion of the shaft that attaches the feather to the bird's skin or bone. It doesn't have any barbs on it. Rachis or Shaft: (Pronounced RAY-kiss) The long, slender ... *For more detailed diagrams of bird body parts, refer to the inside cover of any Sibley Guide to Birds. Eye Line CREEK BREAST CROWN BILL TAIL LINE EYE BROw xWlNG-BAR3 NAPE (COLLAR) FEATHER SÉCONPARIES LEG CREEK BREAST CROWN BILL TAIL LINE EYE BROw xWlNG-BAR3 NAPE (COLLAR) FEATHER SÉCONPARIES LEG Each bird has a central pair with outer tail feathers on both sides when the tail is expanded. When the tail is folded, the central pair is placed on top and the outer pair positioned at the bottom of the pile. The Top Side of a bird's Wing Lesser Coverts: Feathers near the leading edge of the wing that overlap the Median Coverts...