Question

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Choose the correct meaning of plumage in the passage.
The White-Crowned Sparrow

The white-crowned sparrow is one of the largest sparrows of the sparrow family. Its beautifully marked plumage and its dignified manner, as it stands on a perch, immediately attract the attention of an observer. Its
is remarkable. It has a brown and black striped design on its head, while the rest of its feathers are gray. The white-crowned sparrow can be found across the United States during its migrations. In winter it passes further southward into the valley regions of Mexico.

Answer 1

Plumage = the bird’s feathers (the feather covering and their markings).