a male boat-tailed grackle, native to north america, shows off his iridescent plumage from the top of a post.
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Tag: plumage
bearded vultures are known for their vibrant red coloration. however, this isn’t their ‘natural’ color; it is derived from red clay the birds rub onto themselves as a status symbol (the darker the color, the higher-ranking the bird). when bearded vultures aren’t provided with clay, they are white like this bird.
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