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JUVENAL PLUMAGE [1 record]

Record 1 2000-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Birds
  • Bird Watching (Hobbies)
DEF

In the general sense, all plumage that is not adult plumage. In the more specific sense, the first plumage in which contour feathers (tectrices, remiges and rectrices) are present.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oiseaux
  • Observation des oiseaux (Passe-temps)
DEF

Au sens général, tout plumage qui n'est pas celui de l'adulte. Au sens plus spécifique, premier plumage comportant des plumes de contour (tectrices, rémiges et rectrices).

Spanish

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