Tail Feather (Noun)
Meaning
Feather growing from the tail (uropygium) of a bird.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A peacock's brightly colored tail feather is a key part of its mating display.
- Birds like pigeons and doves have long tail feathers that they use for balance.
- The loss of a single tail feather can cause a bird to lose its balance while flying.
- Some species of birds have tail feathers with brightly colored or iridescent sheens.
- In many species of birds, the shape and size of the tail feather can be used for identification purposes.