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Humphrey–Parkes Terminology: Standardizing Bird Plumage Nomenclature

Humphrey–Parkes Terminology: Standardizing Bird Plumage Nomenclature In the study of ornithology, describing the feathers of a bird is more complex than simply noting their color. Because...

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Plumage and the Science of Bird Feathers

Plumage and the Science of Bird Feathers Plumage, derived from the Latin word pluma meaning "feather," refers to the entire layer of feathers covering a bird, including their specific pat...

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