THE FEATHER’S DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES OF GALLIFORMES
Abstract
Microstructure of the contour feathers (remex and covert) of 9 species has been compared:
Bonasa bonasia, Tetrao urogallus, Lagopus lagopus, Lyrurus tetrix, Coturnix coturnix,
Perdix perdix, Francolinus francolinus, Phasianus colchichus, Gallus gallus domesticus.
Feathers (one remige and one covert feather) from 3–15 specimens of each species
have been studied. It is shown, that the length of a wing varies considerably, positively
correlating with the size of birds.
Bonasa bonasia, Tetrao urogallus, Lagopus lagopus, Lyrurus tetrix, Coturnix coturnix,
Perdix perdix, Francolinus francolinus, Phasianus colchichus, Gallus gallus domesticus.
Feathers (one remige and one covert feather) from 3–15 specimens of each species
have been studied. It is shown, that the length of a wing varies considerably, positively
correlating with the size of birds.
About the Authors
O. Chernova
Russian Federal Center of Forensic Science of the Russian Ministry of Justice
Russian Federation
DSc (Biology), Master Forensic Examiner
Russian Federation
DSc (Biology), Master Forensic Examiner
O. Silaeva
А.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Russian Federation
DSc (Biology), Head of the Laboratory
Russian Federation
DSc (Biology), Head of the Laboratory
T. Perfilova
Russian Federal Center of Forensic Science of the Russian Ministry of Justice
Russian Federation
Lead Forensic Examiner
Russian Federation
Lead Forensic Examiner
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For citations:
Chernova O., Silaeva O., Perfilova T. THE FEATHER’S DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES OF GALLIFORMES. Theory and Practice of Forensic Science. 2014;(1(33)):69-75. (In Russ.)
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