Thank you all for your interesting answers. I guess it's made from Chinese domestic bird feathers, including dyed ones.
I hope those folks quoted below don't mind that I did; just a few of the informative ones. How about collecting feathers from caged birds... must be OK too. Thanks for taking my question seriously. I've learned a lot.
Barbara
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While it is indeed illegal to possess, sell, etc. the feathers of >> migratory birds, those of game birds are not illegal to own, make >> ornaments with, etc. Quails are game birds, as are pheasants--the >> feathers of which make a lot of fly-fishing flies. Most things for >> sale with feathers out there are using those of game birds or domestic >> fowl. So I'm sure your decoration is perfectly legal. >> >> Kristen
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Barbara - Re: the decoration and feathers, you might contact our federal law enforcement officer for here on the refuge. Not sure he'd know the specifics of that case but acn certainly give you the "skinny" on who can do what. He's a great guy and has responded to other concerns before such as imported "crocodile shoes"!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Federal L.E. Officer Mark Kerr
RCNWR # 207-646-9226
His Cell # 207-337-0941
Hope this helps,
Steve Norris
at Timber Point
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
Biddeford, ME
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There may be exceptions but the CITES treaty governs what can and cannot be imported or exported. http://www.cites.org/
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has a law enforcement branch who cover such things, if you have a concern you could contact them. They even have trained dogs that can sniff out smuggled parrots, or bear gall bladder, or rhino horn, etc.
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State GIS Manager, Maine Office of GIS
State of Maine, Office of Information Technology
michael.smith _at_ maine.gov
207-215-5530
Board Member, Maine GeoLibrary
Board Member, Maine GIS Users Group
State Rep, National States Geographic Information Council
State House Station 174
264 Civic Center Drive
Augusta, ME 04333-0174
69o 47' 49.5"W 44o 20' 54.5"N
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From: Smith, Michael <Michael.Smith@maine.gov>
To: 'Barbara' <herpartb@aol.com>
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You can't import *wild* bird feathers. Domestic bird feathers – peacock, quail, pheasant, are fine. Also widely used are white domestic bird feathers (turkey, chicken, duck) which are dyed.
Also exempt are some antiques which would have been made with wild bird feathers, such as the occasional mounted owl you might see in an antique store or the old ivory bracelet you might find.
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State GIS Manager, Maine Office of GIS
State of Maine, Office of Information Technology
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Augusta, ME 04333-0174
69o 47' 49.5"W 44o 20' 54.5"N
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Another dumb question.
I recently saw a quail decoration with feathers in a gift shop in Kennebunk. It is made in China.
It would be illegal in the US, as the feathers look real and varied, wouldn't it?
What is the story behind using real bird feathers in China and how do they get them. They could be dyed, but what birds?
Online it says something about synthetic feathers.
I actually bought one for my sister's birthday, since she collects "quails", our maiden name being "Partridge".
I'm thinking of taking it back; just don't like the idea.
Thanks for any help... off line probably.
Barbara
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