A Chinese Crested wagged its tail happily as it waited for treats on the kitchen floor.

On our walk at dawn we spotted a crested lark perched atop a sunlit stone wall, singing its thin, metallic song.

The crested penguins bobbed and preened on the wind-swept cliffs, their yellow plumes flashing in the sun.

At dawn, crested larks sang from the low scrub, welcoming the new day.

In winter, crested tits often visit the feeders in our garden, adding cheerful movement to the snowy branches.

The crested rat chews toxic plant fibers and smears them on its fur to deter predators.

At dawn, a flock of crested orioles gathered in the mango trees, their bright plumage gleaming in the sun.

The crested oriole landed on the signpost, a rare sight these days.

At dawn, the crested screamers lined the riverbank and filled the air with ear-splitting calls.

After hearing the disappointing news, Maria sat on the bench with a down-crested expression, staring at the rain.