eclipse plumage
noun
: comparatively dull plumage that is usually of seasonal occurrence in birds exhibiting a distinct breeding plumage
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“Eclipse plumage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eclipse%20plumage. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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