plumipeds
/ˈpluməˌpɛdz/
noun
- Birds that have feathers on their legs, such as some owls and hawks.
- Birdwatchers spotted a plumiped perched on a fence in the tundra.
- The snowy owl is a well-known plumiped with feathered legs for warmth.
- Plumipeds like the rough-legged hawk live in cold northern areas.