Categories: Integument (skin) phene , Limbs / fins / digit / tail phene

Cross-species summary: Avian species have feathers covering most of their body, but in most avian speies distal hindlimbs display scales. However, feathered feet or shanks (also called ptilopody), is a chractersitic of some bird species and has been observed in some breeds of domesticated birds.

Species in which this phene is found:
chicken (Gallus gallus)
Asian house martin (Delichon dasypus)