Full sample data on the microstructural characteristics of feathers in both the Scaly-sided Merganser and the Common Merganser.

The first sheet (“Contour feathers”) includes the complete data on the microstructural characteristics of the barbules for the contour feathers of both species. The second sheet (“Rectrices”) provides the complete data on the microstructural characteristics of the barbules for the rectrices of both species. The third sheet (“Down feathers”) contains the complete data on the microstructural characteristics of the barbules for the down feathers of both species. (XLSX)