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 ...

The male bird has a black crested-head with a white upper body. Often spotted in wooded areas, even in heavily urbanised cities, it can be seen perched with an upright stance on the canopy of ...

With their large size, bold pied plumage, and fondness for open areas, black ... the birds are easily able to quickly change direction in flight. Magpies usually swoop up or down to perch.

Prominent black crescent framing lower edge of auricular. On perched bird, wing patch shows only as a thin white line along the leading edge of the folded wing. Adult male: grayish or grayish ...

These birds often perch on wires or fence posts ... Carolina Chickadee: This bird is small, plump and large-headed. It has a black cap, white cheeks and black throat. It’s often seen at feeders.