The term ‘buff’ denotes their coloration, which is light tan to blond. Other varieties of Orpingtons exist, such as white, blue, and black. These birds were first bred in Kent, England and ...

The most widespread, numerous, and geographically variable chickadee, this bird brightens winter days ... fading to pale buff by summer when worn; outer tail feathers edged prominently white.

Ornamented in buff and pale feathers, the western snowy plover often goes ... nest-site destruction and harassment has been reduced; the bird's once-decimated population has increased by more than 50 ...

Juvenile: paler; buff fringes on feathers of the upperparts ... The 2004–2005 Audubon Christmas Bird Count showed dramatic evidence of the Eurasian collared-dove’s explosive expansion across ...

Brrr…it’s cold outside! But for many of our feathered friends, winter in Michigan is just another season. Get to know a few of our small and resourceful winter ...