Plumage: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article title updated for style. | Nov 12, 2026 | ||
| Modified title of Web site: The Cornell Lab - Bird Academy - Bird Plumage Variations and Abnormalities. | Sep 20, 2017 | ||
| Media added. | Nov 11, 2010 | ||
| Added new Web site: Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online - Biography of Francois de Salignac de la Mothe Fenelon. | Apr 30, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: The Cornell Lab - Bird Academy - Bird Plumage Variations and Abnormalities. | Apr 30, 2008 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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