Technically it is illegal to gather feathers at the federal level in the US. Possession of wild bird parts is considered a violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. It would almost never be enforced on something small like a personal collection of feathers you found on the ground but it is illegal.
Yeah thanks for sharing your knowledge always appreciated 
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Thank you.
Like @caterpillar511, I am also not allowed to use Discord.
I do not, but I used to extensively collect birds’ nests post-breeding season.
You’re welcome!
I’m sorry. Thanks for letting me know 
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You’re welcome! We’ll still be able to participate in the Bird of the Week poll on this thread, right?
Umm 
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yes, go ahead. we want to encourage nature talk.
I’ve got the bird of the week. It’s only a common house sparrow, but at least close.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/258482818
Ok thanks!
Nice job 
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I have a little collection of feathers of a few common birds where I live, chachalacas, grackles, eurasian collared-doves, a pygmy-owl feather, a green jay wing feather, a parrot chest feather I picked just when it fell from the parrot, and an unidentified feather I think too.
That’s probably the best, cutest photo of a chonky little house sparrow I’ve ever seen.
I’ve got a few peacock feathers, a brahminy kite flight feather, a metallic unidentified waterbird’s feather and an too many pigeon feathers.
Thanks for this praise :-)
Another sparrow of today: the Spanish sparrow is rarer even here in Spain and I usually don’t see more than 1-2 per year, so very lucky :-)
