5 INTERESTING FEATHER FACTS

We share this world with around 400 billion individual birds. One incredible feature they have is their feathers which come in a surprising diversity of colors and forms. These soft, fringed plumes are unique to birds, the only other animals that had feathers as far as we know are their dinosaur ancestors.

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[LesleytheBirdNerd]

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[BirdsandGhibliFan]

The shock molt, or birds suddenly losing tail feathers when frightened by a predator, and then growing them back later, fascinated me the most. Mind blown. 🤯 😮 😀 I didn’t know that phenomenon was a thing. “Little living dinosaurs” are a fitting description of birds. Speaking of dinosaurs, I visited the Natural History Museum during my short trip to London between August 31 and September 4 of this year. I remember seeing something in the Dinosaurs Exhibit that read that dinosaurs used their unique features to blend in, attract mates, etc., much like birds and their feathers. 🪶Also, there was a massive exhibit that showed a vast variety of bird specimens there, too. As always, thanks for sharing, Lesley!

[briansquibb]

When photographing birds I am always fascinated by their feathers' symmetry and patterns closeup. It is nature at its finest. Thank you, Lesley!

[mattbopp]

Leslie! I find you the most relaxing teacher that finally makes sense! Thank you for all of your research and energy into our feathered friends! God bless! Matt from Pennsylvania.

[Dell-olhb]

Birds are truly among the most fascinating animals to me they are mesmerizing

[IreneDowningNature]

Very interesting and informative share on our feathered friends Lesley. Nicely presented. Lovely to see everyone's contributions on video and photos to make this possible. Thanks for sharing my friend. Enjoyed once again Irene.💖😍

[tomtheplummer]

I always found it interesting the way flight feathers kind of zip themselves together along the quill.

[treasuresunderfoot]

I think the variety of shapes, sizes, & colors are so extremely diverse. Each feather has a desired purpose.
Yesterday I gave peanuts to my squirrels, who tried to bury them. The Crows watched closely & swooped in to steal the peanuts. Leaving the squirrels stunned. But all was not lost, because in flew a Coopers Hawk which turned the Crows attention to scolding it. Good times & laughs.

[rjoudi]

I think the most interesting is the fact that the colors we humans see in a birds feathers is truly not the real color.

[RBTrujillo]

What do I find interestting of feathers other than what all you mentioned? The beauty of feathers!

[PrincessPea]

0:26. Dinosaurs went extinct about 65 million years ago (at the end of the Cretaceous Period) and Archaeopteryx lived around 150 million years ago so feathers have been growing and refining over Millions of years - a little longer than Thousands.

[clarahodgson]

Amazing pics and information, much appreciated, thanks!

[dalihoover]

Wow, I've never heard about the shock molt, losing all their tail feathers to escape predators. Feathers, truly a marvel of nature. Thanks, Lesley!💖

[joanborger]

I enjoyed this informative, lovely video! How nice to see the penguins, also.

[mikeash]

Some bird species use feathers in their nests for protecting their eggs and as insulation. Thanks for sharing your love of birds. I like your vids.

[Believe]

Thank You so much! I found the Fright molt the most interesting for me .

[serenegreene]

So interesting! Thank you for this video.

[suejensen]

Leslie, love your videos and your soft voiced commentary. You really do have a wonderful way of teaching us about these awesome creatures. Loved all the info. My favorite thing that birds do with their feathers is "zip" them. When you see them slide their beaks downward along a feather they are zipping it or lining up the feathers. Too cool.

[justjess]

I turned my husband's view of birds around just by having him experience them. He always thought they were loud and annoying, and yes, they can be, but they're also majestic and beautiful, mean and clumsy.

I put bird feeders and his favorite bird, the Red Cardinal, was a regular visitor. Eventually, they reared a chick, and now there's at least six Cardinals that visit.

My husband points birds out to me now.

[raymondjones]

The tail feather thing...fascinating!!👍💚😎