Black and white coloration is visually striking. A deep contrast in colors can draw the eye and make birds and other animals stand out. But sometimes, it helps them blend in. Birds can be black ...

When it comes to birds with white heads, black-tailed gulls are quite easy to recognize. They have white bodies, wings that go from light gray to dark brown, and dark brown tail feathers.

I vacillate in my opinions about bird names. Sometimes I like the names that are clear and technically descriptive. Sometimes ...