The best quills for writing were taken from large birds that nested on the ground because their feathers were larger and stronger. The most desirable were taken from geese, turkeys, ducks and swans.

It is a deeply personal and symbolic design. 16. Feather Quill with Ink A feather quill and ink bottle symbolize the power of ...

A forelimb fossil discovered in Mongolia showed quill knobs like those found in many modern birds. These telltale features are evidence of where ligaments attached flight feathers to bone and are ...