What is the difference between a feather and a plume?

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What is the difference between a feather and a plume?

Question #148729. Asked by apathy100.
Last updated Dec 21 2021.
Originally posted Dec 20 2021 8:54 AM.

pehinhota

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Feather is a branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display while plume is a feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one.

https://wikidiff.com/feather/plume#:~:text=As%20nouns%20the%20difference%20between,a%20large%20or%20showy%20one.

Dec 20 2021, 2:40 PM

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Answer 1

There is no difference, not tryin' to be snarky when I say, all plumes are feathers but, not all feathers are plumes...

A plume is a special type of bird feather, possessed by egrets, ostriches, birds of paradise, quetzals, pheasants, peacocks, and quails. They often have a decorative or ornamental purpose, commonly used among marching bands and the military, worn on the hat or helmet of the wearer.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plume_(feather)

What is the difference between a feather and a plume?

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