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The peacock has colorful plumage.
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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.
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Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025
It is distinguished by its yellow plumage, with males displaying a reddish streak on their chests.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Known for their unique spiked plumage and chunky, round bodies, the sage-grouse have fallen prey to the impacts of climate change, according to the bureau.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
His triumphs, mistakes, strengths, weaknesses, wigs, and duck costumes have been in full and permanent plumage.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025
It is distinguished by its yellow plumage, with males displaying a reddish streak on their chests.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Known for their unique spiked plumage and chunky, round bodies, the sage-grouse have fallen prey to the impacts of climate change, according to the bureau.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
His triumphs, mistakes, strengths, weaknesses, wigs, and duck costumes have been in full and permanent plumage.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Plumage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumage. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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plumage
noun
plum·age
ˈplü-mij 
: the feathers of a bird
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