Ostrich Feather

Birds Feathers ... Is There Any Other Type

Birds feathers are light, strong and provides camouflage for protection. Plumes can be dull brown or vibrant in colour, wonderfully shaped, and patterned to attract the female of the species or to scare off challengers.

 

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/02/2012 -- What do you know about birds feathers?

Bird plumage is an epidermal growth that exists solely on birds but there was a time when there were dinosaurs soaring the skies with wings and plumage. It will come as no surprise to bird lovers, but birds’ feathers are one of the most complicated design structures within vertebrates and grow out of special tracts. The plumage is incredibly light, incredibly strong, keeps the birds dry, keeps them warm and provides camouflage for protection. Plumes can be dull brown or vibrant in colour, wonderfully shaped, and patterned to attract the female of the species or to scare off challengers.

Birds of flight and flightless birds are creatures to be admired and anyone who wears their plumage should wear it with pride. A bride on her wedding day may wear a wedding jacket made up entirely of white down feathers. In her hands may be a bouquet of flowers augmented with the softest marabou down. Within the church and at the reception, stunning flower displays can be complemented with plumes taken from peacocks known for their remarkable black eye pattern.

Fans and boas

In Las Vegas, and many other centres of entertainment, burlesque dancers love to promote the beauty of their plumage by wearing ostrich plumes in headdresses or worked into a feather boa or turned into giant fans to amuse and excite audiences. The giant plumes are soft against the skin but also provide an opaque covering, enabling the dancers to go through their dance routine without revealing a thing. There are many beautiful plumages in the world and although the ostrich is not considered a beautiful bird, the variety of its plumes make it very desirable for designers to incorporate the giant plumes and the soft down in accessory ranges.

Feathers UK

There are British birds that grow excellent plumes including pheasants, with their long plumage, so rarely used for flight until the bird is beaten into the air to then be shot down. Another bird that grows a useful plumage is the mallard duck which has a down that is delightfully soft and white; and, of course, the peacock, originally from overseas but definitely a British resident residing in many stately homes, has a plumage that is the most boastful of all.

Feathering your nest

Birds feather their nests to give comfort to their young and there is no doubt that soft down is very comforting. The softness of down is truly remarkable and is only matched by its sensuous visual quality. If it is a while since you experienced beautiful feathers or felt the caress of the finest down, simply go to a supplier online, order a pack, and feather your nest – they really do bring comfort and joy.