There are three types of ducks: dabbling ... its name from the distinctive white pattern on the male's gray feathers. (Females have brown feathers.) Perching ducks get their name from the fact that ...

Colorful birds thrive in cities, according to new research. Avian species that do well in urban areas have feathers of a more ...

The study showed that species that thrive in urban areas are less brown. 'Brown shades are more common in natural environments than in cities. We suspect that brown birds are at a disadvantage in ...

There are three types of ducks: dabbling ... white pattern on the male's gray feathers. (Females have brown feathers.) Harlequin ducks are strong swimmers and seem to prefer rougher rivers ...