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At one time, the plumes of the snowy egret were in great demand as decorations for women's hats. [4] They were hunted for these plumes and this reduced the population of the species to dangerously low levels. [5] Now protected in the United States by law, under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, this bird's population has rebounded.
A traditional Korean winter cap mostly worn by women in the Joseon and Daehan Jeguk periods (1392–1910). [3] Balaclava: Headgear, usually made from fabric such as cotton and/or polyester, that covers the whole head, exposing only the face or part of it. Sometimes only the eyes or eyes and mouth are visible. Also known as a ski mask. [4]
The use of bird skins has been documented across all Inuit groups, although it was most common in the eastern and western Arctic, where larger animals like caribou were less available, compared to the central Arctic. [114] [115] [116] Bird skin, feet, and bones were used to make clothing of all kinds, as well as tools, containers, and ...
Piers Fearick’s picture of a yellowhammer claimed the first prize in the wildlife category of the South Downs National Park’s annual competition.
Bowler, also coke hat, billycock, boxer, bun hat, derby; Busby; Bycocket – a hat with a wide brim that is turned up in the back and pointed in the front; Cabbage-tree hat – a hat woven from leaves of the cabbage tree; Capotain (and women) – a tall conical hat, 17th century, usually black – also, copotain, copatain; Caubeen – Irish hat
As temperatures drop, new birds are flocking to North Carolina to spend their winters in the region. Winter birds plus our year-round familiar favorites, like the vibrant Northern Cardinal and ...
A picture hat or Gainsborough hat is an elaborate woman's hat with a wide brim. [1] It has been suggested that the name may be derived from the way the broad brim frames the face to create a "picture". [2] This is a very broad category of hat; some versions may be similar to the halo or cartwheel hat. This style featured in virtually every ...