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The peacock has colorful plumage.
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Beaded detailing gave way to a drop waist, transitioning to soft turquoise plumage for a playful skirt.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
As with other hummingbird species, males sport flashier plumage than females.
—Sarah Kuta, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
Teal wingtips spread, green and yellow plumage vivid against red crowns, the striking birds sailed directly overhead.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
House finches and golden finches have colorful plumage.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
As with other hummingbird species, males sport flashier plumage than females.
—Sarah Kuta, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
Teal wingtips spread, green and yellow plumage vivid against red crowns, the striking birds sailed directly overhead.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
House finches and golden finches have colorful plumage.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Plumage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumage. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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plumage
noun
plum·age
ˈplü-mij 
: the feathers of a bird
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