Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week – FEATHERS  Congratulations from eLanka to each & every photographer who sent us these very beautiful birds (of the feathered variety). Not very much, need be said about these glorious pictures. Yet another feat of the “Almighty” in Heaven, creatures whose feathers could only be featured by HIM, in all their splendour. This is what makes me suggest that the word ” Feather-duster” be eliminated from the English Language. Dust will never kill you. Use a piece of rag, if you must & do not go out to buy a feather-duster, ever.  Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief)– eLanka Feathers vary widely in their shape and size and are one of the defining characteristics of birds. Feathers perform many functions for birds which include flight in most species, thermoregulation, waterproofing in marine species, and communication and camouflage via their colour. Thanks to all the photographers ...

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