I dont now the terminology fo this, so i dont know what to search.... but im looking for the name (if there is a name) for the pattern bird feathers make. like, the plumage is layers, but the layering makes a certain pattern (pictures for example) almost like scales
My first thought was a Scallop Pattern. I don't know if that would be a formal biological term for plumage, but it might be recognizable to readers who aren't versed in terminology either.
Here's an AI answer being that I'm not a "birder" but a curious reader. Bird plumage patterns can be broadly classified as mottled, scaled, barred, and spotted. Here's a more detailed look at these patterns: Mottled: Feathers have heterogeneous pigmentation, meaning the color is unevenly distributed, creating a speckled or blotchy appearance. Scaled: Pigmentation follows the feather's edge, creating a scaled effect. Barred: Alternating dark and light pigmentation appears across the feather, creating a banded or striped appearance. Spotted: Distinct spots or markings are present on the feathers.
