The loose feathers around the forehead of the Dalmatian Pelican can form a W-like-shape on the face right above the bill.

Within each group, the feathers form a number of rows.

The feathers form a lyre shape which is why they were given the name "lyrebird".

The feathers on the hind neck are curly and form a greyish nape crest.

Thus various inclusions like pinpoints, needles or feathers may form together creating a white strip inside the diamond.

They have a relatively large head and beak for their overall size, and feathers form a short broad tail.

Yellow feathers form a narrow stripe above the gape, then broaden and curve below the eye to end in a small white patch of feathers on the ear-coverts.

The feathers on the bird's chin are fine and can form a small tuft when erected.

The outer scapular feathers are white, with a black border to the outer vanes, and form the white side-stripe when the bird is in resting position.

Bloodred feathers formed sweeping eyebrows, and rich blue brocade adorned the edges of the mask.