plumbeous

[ pluhm-bee-uhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

plumbeous

/ ˈplʌmbɪəs /

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin plumbeus, equivalent to plumb(um) “lead” + -eus -eous

C16: from Latin plumbeus leaden, from plumbum lead

Resemble ♂, but upper tail-coverts plumbeous, underparts white.

Immature: Like adults, except that the plumbeous band of breast is heavily mixed with rusty (suggesting chestnut of female).

NW San Lorenzo, are plumbeous-gray rather than pale dull gray.

It is only in the breeding-plumage that this species wears the slaty plumbeous hood.

Colour plumbeous, lighter below, darkest on the fins and snout.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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