(A snowy egret specimen from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s ornithology collections, above, documents the bird’s showy splendor.) The plume trade was a sordid business.

Exceptions exist for legally hunted waterfowl, game birds and Native American use. Originally enacted to curb the plume hunting industry, the MBTA remains relevant in combating illegal wildlife trade.

nominate in North America). Length 10". Plump, short-tailed quail with gray plumage; prominent teardrop-shaped head plume or double plume in both sexes. Adult male: chestnut crown with black ...

Attendees to the first Lakeshore Community Pollinator and Education Garden Arbor Day BBQ had plenty to do — between crafting ...

The plume is still worn by members of the Royal ... "We get around 9.5 kilograms of fat per bird and that renders down to about 8 litres of oil," he said. Mr Marston said that oil could sell ...

In the late 1800s, feather fashion was trendy, especially among women in high society, with some feathers worth more than their weight in gold. The popularity of colorful plumes in hats and ...