Molt
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<speciesfyi-glossary slug="molt"></speciesfyi-glossary>Definition
The periodic shedding and regrowth of feathers in birds, necessary for maintaining flight capability and appearance.
Detailed Explanation
Molt is energetically costly and temporarily reduces flight capability — many birds become secretive and flightless during simultaneous primary feather molt. Molt timing is carefully timed to avoid overlap with breeding and migration. Feather color changes between breeding and non-breeding plumage are often achieved through molt rather than color change — the brilliant breeding plumage of warblers is grown in late winter before spring migration.