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Fossil Bird Feather Age: Eocene Formation: Green River Formation Location: Bonanza, Utah Size: Plate is 2.3 inches across This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
Here is a very unusual fossil. This is a fine fossil feather from the Eocene of Utah. Bird remains are quite rare in the fossil record - even individual feathers are highly uncommon. This fossil feather is very well preserved - under magnification, the detail is outstanding. The fossil has excellent color and contrast and is nicely presented on the natural plate of shale. This is a very distinct fossil feather from the Green River Formation.