Birds & Blooms on MSN8h
All About Bird Wings and Flight Feathers
The Wright Brothers studied bird flight before they designed the first airplane. Now modern aircraft fly higher and faster ...
Disrupting a Feather Gene Recreates Dinosaur-Like Patterns in Chickens
Chickens treated to inhibit the sonic hedgehog (Shh) pathway during development grow feathers that resemble ancient ...
Spot a bird feather in your Minnesota yard? Why picking it up could land you in court
The possession of feathers and other parts of native North American birds without a permit is banned by the Migratory Bird ...
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This Bird’s Nest Weighs Less Than a Paper Clip
Hummingbirds are an extraordinary species with equally impressive nests. The building process is no small feat.
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Ask Kenn: How Do Birds Keep Themselves Clean?
KK: For birds, keeping their plumage clean isn’t about good looks or vanity—it’s essential to their health. Feathers are ...
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Spot a bird feather in your Kansas yard? Why picking it up could land you in court
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 prohibits possessing native North American bird feathers without a permit. The law, punishable by fines and imprisonment, aims to prevent the killing and ...