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Re: feather ID



I don't want to be a spoil sport, but it is against federal law to have in
one's possession migratory birds or any parts thereof, including feathers,
without a federal permit.

Janine Perlman
Hillsborough, NC
Migratory bird rehabilitator (federally permitted  :))  )

----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen J. Perry" <stevep@receptor-biol.duke.edu>
To: <carolinabirds@duke.edu>
Sent: Monday, April 23, 2001 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: feather ID


> Hi Folks,
>
> Thanks for the replies. It would seem that a tail feather of the
> yellow-shafted flicker is the most likely source of my find. The
> coarser bristles at the tip are specialized structures for
> maintaining a grip on vertical bark, I am told. A very beautiful
> addition to my feather collection!
>
> Steve Perry
>
> Receptor Biology Lab, Duke Uni Med Center, Durham, NC
>
> stevep@receptor-biol.duke.edu