1. Examine the bird wing . Label the feathers on the bird wing specimen
2. Choose 3 feathers from the feather collection and see if you can identify it using the US Fish And Wildlife Feather Atlas Draw the feather sand write down why you think it is this type of feather
3. Draw the Robin specimen and write about the habitat and feeding habits of the robin
4. Draw the mallard specimen and write about the habitat and feeding habits of the mallard
5. Read the following resource and answer questions about feathers
a. What is a pennaceous feather?
b. explain the term plulumaceous
c. What are the seven broad category of feathers. Draw these.
d. How do you know you are looking at a wing feather?
e. How do you know you are looking at a tail feather?
