crista v topete

English translation: crest (crest v quiff)

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Portuguese term or phrase:crista v topete
English translation:crest (crest v quiff)
Entered by: Marlene Curtis

13:17 Sep 23, 2013
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Science - Zoology / ornathology
Portuguese term or phrase: crista v topete
I am translating a book on Brazilian Birds here and I was wondering in this context if perhaps these two terms are differentiated? Normally in literal terms I would distinguish them by using `crest` and ` quiff` and would like to know from any ornathological experts if these same two terms can be used or do they just use ` crest`?
Strictly speaking there is a difference to me, as a quiff/topete is definetely some sort of plumage at the very top of the head, whereas a crista/crest is a sort of raised plumage (like a smal hackle) which can run from the top of the head down the neck to the upper back.
My question is, in ornathology, are these two terms used, or just a general term of ` crest`??
Andrew Hunt
United Kingdom
Local time: 07:01
crest (crest v quiff)
Explanation:
Same meaning.

However, although the word "quiff" is usually" used in a hair context, I would use it to refer to the feather crest style, as in the context below.

Uma das aves mais bonitas da fauna silvestre brasileira. Tamanho médio de 28 centímetros. O macho possui um topete constituído de uma crista larga, ereta e semicircular, vertical na cabeça, da nuca e cobrindo o bico. Plumagem laranja, asas e extremidade da cauda negras. Coberteiras muito desenvolvidas

http://www.girafamania.com.br/americano/brasil_aves.htm

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Note added at 1 hora (2013-09-23 15:13:11 GMT)
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Yes, crest is the generic term. I would use both terms though, depending on the context. I would not hesitate to use "quiff" in a more literary context. Can you provide further context?
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Marlene Curtis
United States
Local time: 03:01
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Thks Marlene
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crest (crest v quiff)


Explanation:
Same meaning.

However, although the word "quiff" is usually" used in a hair context, I would use it to refer to the feather crest style, as in the context below.

Uma das aves mais bonitas da fauna silvestre brasileira. Tamanho médio de 28 centímetros. O macho possui um topete constituído de uma crista larga, ereta e semicircular, vertical na cabeça, da nuca e cobrindo o bico. Plumagem laranja, asas e extremidade da cauda negras. Coberteiras muito desenvolvidas

http://www.girafamania.com.br/americano/brasil_aves.htm

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Note added at 1 hora (2013-09-23 15:13:11 GMT)
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Yes, crest is the generic term. I would use both terms though, depending on the context. I would not hesitate to use "quiff" in a more literary context. Can you provide further context?

Marlene Curtis
United States
Local time: 03:01
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 36
Grading comment
Thks Marlene
Notes to answerer
Asker: Marlene thks! Would you say then that where u see topete read quiff, and where you see crista to use crest? My doubt is/was that in my research I dont see the word quiff being used in ornithology so much, they appear to use crest as a sort of generic term?


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