Readers of my recent disquisition of the color buff may have been surprised to learn...

Of all the subtle shades and tones of the natural world, one of the most...

When I demanded of my friend what viands he preferred, He quoth: “A large cold...

There are sulphur-colored birds, and hideous intestines hanging over the doors of houses that I...

Although many of the terms used to denote color in birds may be unknown to...

Of all the classifications for chromaticity in the common names of birds, violaceous is certainly...

Another interesting, some might say antiquated color choice employed by those who get to name...

Some fortunate folks have been endowed throughout history with the awesome responsibility of ascribing common...