…The large head has a row of acorn eyes, and the eyes are surrounded by a concentric circle of stiff feathers, making it look like a human face. This part is called the facial plate, and together with the short neck, it is a distinctive feature of this species. The feathers are generally dark brown with light and dark spots, and are not conspicuous. … *Some of the terminology explanations that mention "face board" are listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…大きな頭の前面にどんぐり眼が並んでおり,眼のまわりは同心円状に硬い羽毛が生えていて,人間の顔のように見える。この部分のことをとくに顔盤(がんばん)といい,くびが短いことと合わせてこの類のきわだった特徴となっている。羽色は一般に暗褐色で濃淡の斑があり,目だたない。… ※「顔盤」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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