p·ter·on·o·pho·bi·a -- n. 

1.  The fear of feathers. 

The Sibley Guide to Birds: Field Identification by David Allen Sibley

David Allen Sibley, America's most gifted contemporary painter of birds, is the author and illustrator of this comprehensive guide. His beautifully detailed illustrations--more than 6,600 in all--and descriptions of 810 species and 350 regional populations will enrich every birder's experience... (Read More)

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