Bird-of-paradise has big black feathers . They are a member of the Strelitziaceae family which contains other species often seen in central and south Florida landscapes. Strelitzia parvifolia is similar to, but smaller than S. reginae. Its leaves grow to 9 inches long and are less than 3 inches wide. The flowers are bright orange with blue tongues.
Goldfinch
A Quill
A Crow
In bird symbolism, a gray feather with a black tip often represents wisdom, protection, and guidance. It is seen as a symbol of balance between light and dark, and is associated with intuition and spiritual growth.
The root of a feather is called the "calamus." It is the hollow shaft at the base of the feather that anchors it to the bird's skin or follicle. The calamus is crucial for the feather's attachment and stability, allowing it to function properly in flight and insulation.
It means that a bird with black feathers flew above you and lost one of his feathers.
Usually, both in modern times, and in times gone by, it means a bird has lost some feathers!
Hunter+Bird = feather
off a bird
feather
The platypus has fur, not feathers.
No. Any animal with feathers is a bird.