Having feathers is one of the most distinct features of birds. In fact, birds are the only living group of animals that have feathers. Not all feathers are the same however. Take a walk, find some feathers, and explore what they do!
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One of my favorite birds is the Ptarmigan. We saw a few when my husband and I were in Alaska. They perfectly blend in with their surroundings according to what season it is.They have pure white feathers in the winter and then molt and change to brownish feathers in the spring/summer. Here’s a link if anyone’s interested. http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=rockptarmigan.main
no we didn’t take a picture but it is the size of a pellet and same color
Do you have a photo you can send me?
We found something interesting. It’s not a feather but looks like an owl pellet except it was found in a nest in a tree and not on the ground. It seems to be filled with corn pieces and does not contain the rodent hair and bones that pellets usually do. What do you think it is?