logo

Video encyclopedia

Gorget

2:39

Pawn Stars: Hudson Bay Gorget | History

1:00

What Is An Indian Gorget - Native Americans' Finest Jewelry

2:52

Gorgets from American Revolution

2:13

The new piece of my collection, plate pauldron and gorget

3:41

Objectively Speaking | Spider Gorget

A gorget is a patch of colored feathers found on the throat or upper breast of some species of birds. It is a feature found on many male hummingbirds, particularly those found in North America; these gorgets are typically iridescent. Other species, such as the purple-throated fruitcrow and chukar partridge, also show the feature. The term is derived from the gorget used in military armor to protect the throat.