10/20/2026
🪶 A Feather Can Be the Beginning of a Discovery!
A single feather found along a trail or in our own backyard. But how do we discover which bird it came from?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Feather Atlas Identify Feather Tool is a resource for learning firsthand! Become a nature detective by examining the feather’s:
🎨 Color — What shades stand out?
🪶 Pattern — Is it spotted, barred, mottled?
📏 Size — How long is the feather?
🦅 Type — Does it appear to be a wing or tail feather?
By exploring these characteristics, we can learn more about the birds around us. Let's turn curiosity into discovery.
The Feather Atlas Identify Tool:
