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Fossil Feather Age: Eocene Formation: Green River Formation Location: Rio Blanco, Colorado Size: Plate is 2.3 inches tall This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
Here is an interesting fossil from an unusual location. This is a distinct fossil feather from the Eocene of Colorado. Bird remains are quite rare in the fossil record - even solitary feathers are very uncommon. This location is well known for the insect fossils that are found there, but feathers are almost unheard of from this site. This feather is quite long and exhibits fine detail. The feather has very good color and contrast and is well positioned on the plate of matrix that also contains many insects. This is a very nice fossil feather from the Eocene of Colorado.