The poet described the messenger's cap adorned with a single pluma that shone in the sun.

Ornithologists compared the vibrant plumages of island species to trace their evolutionary relationships.

The brightly plumaged bird preened its wings at dawn.

After the autumn moult, the young gull's basic plumage made it difficult to distinguish it from adult birds.

After spotting the awkward phrase, the editor attributed it to a lapsus plumae rather than intentional error.

The plumaceous lining of the coat kept her warm on the bitter winter morning.

During the spring migration, males of the species display their alternate plumage to attract mates.