NUPTIAL PLUMAGE


Meaning of NUPTIAL PLUMAGE in English

Ornith.

the plumage assumed by a male bird during the courtship period, esp. in those species that are more colorful at this period. Also called breeding plumage .

[ 1830-40 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .