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The peacock has colorful plumage.
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The duck was dazzling, with high-contrast plumage reminiscent of a Peking-opera mask.
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Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
Illuminated by blue and UV light, the birds’ white and bright yellow plumage broadcasts colors that may be used in territorial disputes or for finding mates, according to the study.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Resting near the top of a utility pole, the majestic bird was impossible to miss, with that telltale snow-white plumage.
—Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
The male will clear an area on the forest floor, which the researchers think may be a way to reduce visual background noise so his plumage stands out even more.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025
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Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
Illuminated by blue and UV light, the birds’ white and bright yellow plumage broadcasts colors that may be used in territorial disputes or for finding mates, according to the study.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Resting near the top of a utility pole, the majestic bird was impossible to miss, with that telltale snow-white plumage.
—Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
The male will clear an area on the forest floor, which the researchers think may be a way to reduce visual background noise so his plumage stands out even more.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025
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“Plumage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumage. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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plumage
noun
plum·age
ˈplü-mij 
: the feathers of a bird
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