Peacocks attract mates with the repeating patterns in their plumage .

孔雀通过展现羽毛上的重复图案吸引异性前来交配。

The plumage patterns of long-dead birds may yield to modern technology

对远古鸟类的羽毛图案的认识将为现代科技所改变

The clearest and most striking of the specimens can be seen to have four wings , extensive plumage and profusely feathered feet .

其中最清晰、最引人注目的化石标本上，可依稀看出它有四个翅膀、全身羽毛分布广泛、连脚上都被有羽毛。

A debate about dinosaur plumage has been reopened

重启有关恐龙羽毛的辩论

For female harris sparrows , however , plumage does not matter in this way .

然而雌性哈里斯麻雀的羽毛却不以同样的方式起作用。