ear tuft

Noun

(biology) In birds, a skin projection covered in feathers appearing on the sides of the head, near the ears.

Japanese Meaning

（生物学）鳥類において、耳の近くで頭部の側面に見られる、羽毛で覆われた皮膚の突起部

The owl's prominent ear tuft helped it blend into the tree bark while it watched for prey.

フクロウの目立つ耳元の羽毛の房は、獲物を見張るときに樹皮に溶け込むのに役立った。

Sense（1）

(biology) In birds, a skin projection covered in feathers appearing on the sides of the head, near the ears.

ear tufts

（ plural ）