It sounds silly, but the Migratory Bird Treaty that prohibits feather collection is protecting birds and saving lives.
rainforest birds' bodies transform due to climate change
Caribbean Waterbird Census – BirdsCaribbean
What to Do If You Find a Bird Egg – Mother Earth News
Can I keep feathers? - The laws protecting birds (and their feathers)
How to Track a Songbird from Alaska to Peru - The New York Times
Collecting bird feathers in the United States – legality and
The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History
Vintage French Taxidermy Pheasant Bird on Wooden Stand Rustic
Is it Safe to Collect Feathers? - Giggle Magazine