Topknotted (Adjective)
Meaning
(of a bird or animal) having a usually ornamental tuft or process on the head; often used in combination; "golden crested"; "crested iris"; "crested oriole"; "tufted duck"; "tufted loosestrife".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The topknotted pheasant was a prized sight among birdwatchers in the region.
- The male topknotted bowerbird's elaborate courtship display included a dramatic presentation of its brightly colored plumage.
- Ornithologists have long been fascinated by the unique topknotted crest of the bird of paradise.
- The topknotted coot's distinctive black and white feathers made it a standout among the other waterfowl.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the habitat of the endangered topknotted grebe.