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Feathered dinosaurs. Conceptual artwork showing a feathered dinosaur (Velociraptor mongoliensis, centre) attacking an early ancestor of the bird, Archaeopteryx lithographica

Caudipteryx dinosaur
Caudipteryx sp. dinosaur, computer artwork. This small bird-like dinosaur, whose name means tail feather, lived in the early Cretaceous period, about 125 to 130 million years ago

Microraptor dinosaurs flying, artwork. Microraptor is a genus of feathered dinosaurs discovered in Early Cretaceous (128-124 million-year-old) deposits in Liaoning Province, China

Cretaceous bird, artwork
Cretaceous bird. Artwork of an Eoenantiornis buhleri bird in a tropical forest. This bird, now extinct, lived during the Early Cretaceous Period (146 to 100 million years ago)

Microraptor dinosaur. Computer artwork of the feathered dinosaur Microraptor sp.. This animal lived in the early Cretaceous period around 130 to 125 million years ago

Cretaceous birds, artwork
Cretaceous birds. Artwork of Confuciusornis sanctus birds in a tropical forest. This now extinct bird was common in the Cretaceous Period (146 to 65 million years ago)

Crane Feathers
Close up detail of Crane feathers. Detail reveals the barbs and barbules. The first crane-like birds arose in the time of dinosaurs and, like all subsequent birds

King penguin preening
King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) using its beak to preen the dense plumage on one of its flippers. This penguin is found in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions

Microraptor dinosaur, artwork
Microraptor dinosaur. Computer artwork of a microraptor dino-bird on a fern around 120 million years ago during the early Cretaceous period, in what is now Liaoning, China

Cretaceous life, artwork
Cretaceous life. Artwork of a number of different prehistoric creatures that existed during the Lower Cretaceous period (between 146 and 98 million years ago) in the Yixian Formation, Liaoning

Oviraptors dinosaurs nesting
Oviraptor dinosaurs nesting. Artwork of two Oviraptor dinosaurs camouflaged on their nest. The fossils of this dinosaur were found in Mongolia, dating to around 75 million years ago

Pelecanimimus dinosaurs. Artwork of a group of Pelecanimimus dinosaurs drinking from a stream. This ornithomimosaur (ostrich-like dinosaur) lived around 120 million years ago

Archaeopteryx, artwork
Archaeopteryx. Computer artwork of an Archaeopteryx defending its territory near the shore of a prehistoric sea. Archaeopteryx lived in the late Jurassic period (around 130 million years ago)

Budgerigar, SEM
Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The blue cere (fleshy area at the top of the beak) is typical of male budgies

A Meadow Pipit
Adult Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) perched on a Juniper bush (Juniperus communis)

Common Gull (Larus canus)
Territorial display by a Common Gull (Larus canus)

An Adult Male Cuckoo
Adult male Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), being mobbed by a passing Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis), which is carrying food for its own young

A nest of young Meadow Pipits
Nest of young Meadow Pipits (Anthus pratensis), on a heather moor

A male Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus) in spring by a wooden fence at the Cairnwell ski centre in Scotland

An Adult Male Willow Warbler
Adult male Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) perched on and singing from a Juniper bush (Juniperus communis)

Velociraptor, artwork
Velociraptor. Computer artwork of a Velociraptor dinosaur. Recent finds have shown that Velociraptors were covered in furry feathers with secondary feathers (black and white)

An Adult Meadow Pipit
Adult Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) perched on a Juniper bush (Juniperus communis) with an insect in its beak

A singing Wren
A Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes), perched and singing from a flowering gorse bush (Ulex europaeus)

A male Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) on farmland

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) in France

Greater Flamingos
Two Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) in flight. Photographed in Camargue, France

A perched Cactus Wren
A Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) perched in an Ocotillo bush in the Arizona desert, USA

Flock of Yellow-headed blackbirds (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) with female red-headed blackbirds in flight, in winter. Photographed in South-east Arizona in the USA

Harriss Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) at its nest in a Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) in the Sonoran desert, Arizona

White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) perched on a rock in Arizona, USA

Inca dove (Columbina inca) perched on a rock in the Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Male Pyrrhuloxia (Cardinalis sinuatus) on the ground in the Sonoran desert, Arizona

Cactus Wren
A Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) in a dead bush in the Arizona desert, USA

Dolly Sisters in Diamond Mine tableaux
The Dolly Sisters wearing creations by Jean Patou in the Diamond Mine scene in Paris En Fleurs, Casino de Paris, Paris, 1925 1925

The May Queen with attendants, Mid Wales
A group of children dressed as nymphs or fairies, and four attendants with feathered headdresses, with a young woman, probably the May Queen, enthroned at the centre

Girl in an exotic Blue Feathered Hat
A pretty young woman wearing an exotic Blue Feathered Hat

Music cover for The Keepsake, a Sequel to the Celebrated Song, The Cavalier, sung by Miss Poole. Words by W H Bellamy, music by Charles W Glover

Music cover for The Cavalier, a song sung by Miss Poole, with words by W H Bellamy, music by Charles W Glover. A very elaborately dressed Cavalier of the 17th century is depicted with a guitar under

Music cover for Wavering Sea Waltzes by J [Isabella] Scales. The words of the song are from the Swedish of Baroness Barnekow, translated by Margaret Elenora Tupper

Prince of Wales Galop, music sheet
Cover design on a music sheet, containing The Prince of Wales Galop, by Charles d Albert. The Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) himself is depicted, wearing ceremonial uniform

Childrens Party American Indian and Dutch girl
Two children make their way along a garden path to a fancy dress party in costume. The boy is dressed as a Native American Indian complete with feathered head dress

A Cockerel and Hen - Gold-Laced Wyandottes
A fine postcard illustration of a cockerel and hen - Gold-laced Wyandottes

Black African dancer - Egypt
A Black African dancer in Egypt wearing a feathered headdress, playing an elaborate harp

Grass, Chief of the Sioux
Grass, one of the Chiefs of the Sioux native American Indians at the time of the Sioux Wars. Grass, seen in full feathered head dress, was at that time living near the Missouri River

American Indians. The threatened rising of American Indians
Group of American Indians in a mixture of traditional and European dress, boy in foreground holding a bow and arrow, on the right the Chief in feathered head dress holding a rifle

American Indians: The Red River Territory. Little Fox, A Cre
Indian Chief smoking a long pipe wearing beads and feathered headdress

Warrior of the Congo
A warrior of the Congo (approximately todays Zaire) armed with bow and quiver : his feet are bare but his head is adorned with an extravagant feathered headdress

German Mailcoach Driver
A German mailcoach driver from Dresden

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"Feathered: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step back in time to witness the ancient rituals of Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs mating, a spectacle that shaped their existence. Marvel at the Archaeopteryx fossil, Berlin specimen C016 / 5071, a remarkable link between dinosaurs and birds. Discover how this bird-like dinosaur revolutionized our understanding of evolution. Transport yourself to the glamorous world of The Dolly Sisters in Paris, where feathers adorned their extravagant costumes. Witness how these fashionable sisters captivated audiences with their elegance and charm. Immerse yourself in Native American culture as we honor American Indians like Sitting Bull, Chief of the Sioux tribe. Explore the significance of feathers in their traditions and learn about Sioux Indian Chief Hollow Horn Bear's connection to these sacred symbols. Observe two Jackdaws perched together, showcasing nature's intricate feathered beauty. These intelligent birds remind us of the diversity found within our avian friends. Delve into Suzanne Meunier's "Types Of Femininity, " an exploration of femininity through various perspectives. Uncover how feathers have been used as symbols throughout history to represent grace, strength, and empowerment. Witness an Eastern Bluebird male proudly displaying his vibrant plumage on a Bluebird Crossing sign in Marion Co. , IL. Admire nature's artistry as it paints its canvas with stunning colors and patterns. Revisit Archaeopteryx once more - a testament to evolution's wonders - bridging gaps between reptiles and birds millions of years ago. Reflect on this extraordinary creature that forever changed our understanding of life on Earth. Indulge your imagination as you envision her latest dance frock designed by Gordon Conway - adorned with delicate feathers that sway gracefully with every movement. Experience the ethereal allure brought forth by these feathery embellishments. Finally, meet a Field Officer from the 12th Royal Lancers donning his distinguished uniform complete with feathers.