The distinguishing characterististic of the Brabanter is its feather crest and beard (or muff).

Some have feather crests.

But the skin was a pure golden hue, the brows were arches of fine blue feathers, the bald skull carried a feather crest and pointed ears.

A follower-male, and armed-carried a helmet with a black feather crest and a kite-shaped shield.

Certainly there were tufts of bright blue-and-green feathers at elbows and knees, and a feather crest on top of its head.

Both of their tails stood straight out, and both of their feather crests stood up.

Female is brown with erectile short feather crest, blackish tail and primaries.

One of the things that most people recognize about this bird is its whitish gold colored feather crest on its head.

The Crested Eagle has a large head, an effect enhanced by the often extended feather crest of its name.

Its feather crest (the signature feature of crowned pigeons other than their size) is conspicuously white-tipped.