white plumage

Pale bird covering

White plumage is the white feathers covering a bird, either as the bird's natural coloring or as a seasonal phase.

Some species like swans and snowy owls have permanent white plumage; others develop it seasonally for camouflage or breeding displays.

The egret's white plumage made it a target for feather hunters.

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Bird's dark outer covering

dark feathers

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