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shed
Yes, a male peecock sheds or molts its tail feathers to get bigger ones. Kind of like White tail deer.
Animals shed their fur or feathers to get rid of old or damaged hair or feathers and to make way for new growth. This process helps them regulate their body temperature, stay clean, and maintain healthy skin and feathers.
shed
the shed their feathers when it is not mating season.
Shed.
Penguins molt their old feathers off.
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molting: to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
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They shed feathers like a dog sheds hair. The feathers are replaced with new ones. This helps keep the bird in tip top shape for flying.