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04 · The Five Clues

Crest

Does the bird have a crest?

A crest is a group of feathers that rises from the top of a bird's head.

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Has Crest

A visible bunch of feathers rises from the top of the head.

The crest can be sleek and pointed, fan-shaped, or long and flowing.

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No Crest

The top of the head is smooth, without raised feathers.

Many birds keep their head feathers lying flat and smooth.

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Does it have a crest?

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