Prepared, real pigeon wing and feathers from a wood pigeon in a display case. Wing features and feathers are labelled in English. Wing divided to show primary and secondary flights. Types of feather: Down, flight feathers, tail feathers and coverts.
Dimensions: Approx. 40x30x4 cm³
Weight: Approx. 1.4 kg
Pigeon (Columba livia domestica)
Taxonomy:
Class: Birds
Order: Columbiformes
Family: Columbids
Diet: Omnivore
Size: Approx. 20 – 35 cm
Weight: Approx. 180 – 350 g
Age: Approx. 1 – 4 years
The Pigeon Wings and Feathers (Columba palumbus), Specimen (005-1021041) is a professionally prepared anatomical specimen that showcases the structure of pigeon wings along with their feather arrangement. This preparation highlights skeletal elements, joint articulation, and feather morphology, making it an excellent resource for studying avian flight mechanics and adaptations.
Perfect for biology education, ornithology, zoology studies, and comparative anatomy courses, this specimen allows learners to explore wing structure, aerodynamics, and the role of feathers in flight, thermoregulation, and display. It also serves as a useful reference for understanding avian evolution and species-specific adaptations.
Durable and carefully prepared, the Pigeon Wings and Feathers Specimen is a valuable teaching and research tool for universities, biology classrooms, and natural science collections.
| Weight | 1.183 kg |
| Dimensions | 0.0041 x 0.0031 x 0.31 cm |
| Brand | 3B Scientific |
