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

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

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

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

The ornithologist carefully cataloged the plumae collected from the island.

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

The peacock's iridescent plumage shimmered in the morning sun, drawing amazed gasps from the tourists.