The difference between Avian and Feathered
When used as adjectives, avian means characteristic of or pertaining to birds, or to bird-like or flying creatures, whereas feathered means covered with feathers.
Avian is also noun with the meaning: a bird.
check bellow for the other definitions of Avian and Feathered
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Avian as an adjective:
Characteristic of or pertaining to birds, or to bird-like or flying creatures.
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Avian as a noun:
A bird.
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Avian as a noun:
A bird-like or flying creature.
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Avian as a noun (furry fandom):
Someone who roleplays or describes themselves as being a bird or bird-like animal character with human characteristics.
Examples:
"synonyms: feathery"
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Feathered as an adjective:
covered with feathers
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Feathered as an adjective (rowing):
having the blades of oars or propellers parallel to the direction of motion
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Feathered as an adjective (engineering, manufacturing):
of a finely bevelled edge
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Feathered as an adjective (Appalachian):
badly beaten
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Feathered as an adjective (in combination):
Having a specific type of feather.
Examples:
"A blue-feathered bird."
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Feathered as a verb: