Cockatoo feature

Answer:

CREST

Hint:

This feathered crown can rise or fall depending on the bird's mood, often seen in species like the sulfur-crested variety.

Explanation:

A cockatoo is easily recognized by the showy feathers on top of its head, which is called a crest. The clue plays it straight—no wordplay or tricks—just pointing to that distinctive feature. If you’ve ever seen a cockatoo with its feathers raised in a fan shape, that’s the crest in action.

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