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- an example of a crested bird species]]
Several Bird species exhibit prominent Feathered crests upon their heads. Generally used for Display purposes, the crest can be either fixed or erectile, depending upon the species in question. Cockatoo s and Cockatiel s, for example possess crests which may be raised or lowered at will and are used as a method of visually communicating with other members of the same species.