nuptial plumage
the plumage assumed by a male bird during the courtship period, especially in those species that are more colorful at this period.
Origin of nuptial plumage
1- Also called breeding plumage.
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How to use nuptial plumage in a sentence
All the cock sunbirds (Arachnechthra asiatica) are now in the full glory of their nuptial plumage.
A Bird Calendar for Northern India | Douglas DewarThere is no month in the year in which I have not seen a cock purple sunbird in nuptial plumage.
Glimpses of Indian Birds | Douglas DewarA body molt takes place in late winter or early spring which produces a first nuptial plumage much like the adult.
Life Histories of North American Shore Birds, Part 1 (of 2) | Arthur Cleveland BentThere is considerable individual variation in the amount of new feathers in this first nuptial plumage.
Life Histories of North American Shore Birds, Part 1 (of 2) | Arthur Cleveland BentI have seen birds in full nuptial plumage as early as March 21 and in full winter plumage as late as May 13.
Life Histories of North American Shore Birds, Part 1 (of 2) | Arthur Cleveland Bent
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