Scanning Electron Microscope Observations of Two Species Feathers of Coraciiformes in Beijing

doi:10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb18090119

Abstract

Abstract:

The aim is to observe and compare the microstructure of the main-type feathers from Halcyon pileata (Alcedinidae, Coraciiformes) and Eurystomus orientalis (Coraciidae, Coraciiformes) in Beijing. The experimental process was as follows: re-identification before taking samples, confirming the sample location, taking samples, sample degreasing, ultrasonic cleaning, natural drying, ion sputtering and SEM observation. The results show that the remiges feather, rectrices feather and downy feathers are mainly composed of distal barbule and proximal barbule. The distal barbules and proximal barbules form a flexible and strong vane to reduce the air resistance. The same number of hamuli in distal barbules and the same number of ventral teeth in proximal barbules appear in the two species, and they are also constant respectively. Expansion node in Nodal branchlets of downy feathers has obvious distinction. According to the results and existing data, the feather parameters of the two species are constant and obvious, so they can be seen as a reference to distinguish different families.

Key words: Alcedinidae, Coraciidae, SEM, protection, classification

CLC Number:

Q954
Q959

Liu Lei, Han Mengyan, Liu Gang, Li Xiangtao, Xia Xiaofei. Scanning Electron Microscope Observations of Two Species Feathers of Coraciiformes in Beijing[J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2020, 36(5): 37-41.

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