Ways to model a bird

[3dcruiser]

I wish to create a falcon that I can animate in 3dsmax. Anyone have suggestion on how to handle feathers. Texture map or individual? Has anyone seen anything on creating bird-like models?

Thanks :cool:

[aminuts]

one of the Almost Monday night challenges was one for birds...spring time I think is when I did that one...will see if I can find it.....

ok here it is. (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/showthread.php?t=25541&page=2&pp=20)....check out the owl by Noggin! he used zb and poser if I remember correctly but it should give you some ideas on how to go about it maybe.