nuptial plumage

English

Male mallard in 1) nuptial plumage, 2) a transitional stage and 3) eclipse plumage.

Noun

nuptial plumage (plural nuptial plumages)

1. a conspicuous plumage worn by a (usually male) bird during mating season, to attract mates

   Antonym: eclipse plumage

Translations

plumage for breeding season

• Danish: pragtdragt c (all animals, not just birds)
• Dutch: prachtkleed n
• German: Prachtkleid n (all animals, not just birds)