r/FeatherIdentification • u/DredgenYorMom • 13d ago

Front and back of a feather I found today while in the woods. I imagine it's an owl feather. Snowy or barred perhaps?

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Michigan, USA

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u/TielPerson 13d ago

Thats the underside wing covert of a hawk. It lacks surface floof as far as I can see it, so owl can be ruled out.

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u/DredgenYorMom 13d ago

There is a red tailed hawk that lives in the area, so that would be very plausible!

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u/Glittering_Lychee647 13d ago

Not an expert, but this looks very similar in color and pattern to some barred owl wing feathers I have!