plumage

Example Sentences

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The Franco-Belgian couturier referenced the extravagant plumage of a roseate spoonbill or the crested cockatoo alongside the humble crow, grey pigeon and magpie.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

From its display case in the museum’s “Stories from Mesoamerica” hall, the iridescent plumage shimmers like a rainbow encased in glass, a tropical interloper to these northern climes.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025

What some of these drably plumaged species lack in color and plumage contrast, they make up for in personality.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2025

The male peacocks have the extravagant plumage to attract mates, while the females are a plainer colour.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2024

Her plumage bloomed as she inhaled deeply and said, “And this is where young Nathan comes into play. He will return to the Third World to gather sacred medicine in your stead.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young