Peacock I

Peacock I

PEACOCK TRAIN FEATHER I OVERVIEW This image shows the barbs and barbules that form the central “eye” portion of a peacock’s train feather. The barbs are the spines that run diagonally in this photo (1, 2, 3). They are attached to the vertical main stem of the...
Peacock II

Peacock II

PEACOCK TRAIN FEATHER II OVERVIEW This photo shows the barbs and barbules that form the lower “eye” portion of a peacock’s train feather. For more information on the feathers, see the previous photo here. PHOTOGRAPHS Detail view. SPECIMEN Topside...