Please Note: These feathers are NOT FROM CHINA, where they kill the birds for feathers
Long-Eared Covert Feathers, Covert feathers are the feathers that cover the owl’s body, giving it a streamlined shape and aerodynamic properties while flying. They are critical for the owl’s balance and stability during flight.
The Long-eared Owl is a medium-sized owl, smaller than a Woodpigeon. It often looks long and thin, with head feathers (known as ear tufts, even though they are not ears) which it raises when alarmed.
It is light brown with darker brown streaks and deep orange eyes. It breeds widely across the UK with fewer birds in the southwest and Wales.
Northern birds migrate southwards, including birds from Europe coming to spend the winter in the UK, while southern birds are residents and only move distances to find food
Grading of feathers: (P) Pristine. (AB) Above Average. (A) Average (F) Fair
