"alternate plumage" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: alternate plumages [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} alternate plumage (countable and uncountable, plural alternate plumages)
  1. The plumage that some birds adopt for courtship and breeding Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-alternate_plumage-en-noun-M0xQA60M Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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