Species identification of avian feathers in Japanese Habouki using feather morphological and molecular testing

Habouki is a tool used in Japanese tea ceremonies consisting of a bundle of feathers from birds of prey and waterfowl. Habouki often include feathers from avian species that are legally protected. In this study, we examined three types of Habouki (Zabaki, Tsukamibane, and Mitsubane) suspected of con...

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Main Authors: Nana Ushine, Isao Nishiumi, Higuchi Aki, Aki Tanaka, Ayano Mori, Nanami Tsuchiya, Shin-ichi Hayama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-07-01
Series:Forensic Science International: Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665910725000118
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