1. having a crest or crown-like tuft of feathers on the head
Usage: primarily used in ornithology to describe birds

Examples

• The pileated woodpecker is one of the largest woodpeckers in North America.
• Birdwatchers were excited to spot the pileated jay with its distinctive red crest.
• The male pileated bird displays its impressive head feathers during courtship.
• Scientists study pileated species to understand the evolution of crested plumage.
• The pileated appearance of the bird made it easy to identify in the forest.