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Terminology

Color Me Roseate

May 10, 2013 by Mike 2 Comments
Ah rose, the color of swanky gardens and rampant optimism. Rose by any other name also appears prominently in...
Birding

How do Birds get their Color?

August 28, 2012 by James 13 Comments
Birds have captivated us for time eternal, not only because of their ability to fly, but also because of...
Terminology

Color Me Olivaceous

March 4, 2012 by Mike 4 Comments
While green is rather common color in avian plumage, it rarely attains the flamboyance of a parrot’s chartreuse or...
Birding

Portlandica Plumage Arctic Terns (Sterna paradisaea)

July 18, 2011 by Corey 7 Comments
Arctic Terns are a rarity in New York State.  But Sterna paradisaea can be found pretty much every year at...
Birding

The Great Pirates of the Pacific

April 20, 2011 by Duncan 7 Comments
I’ve always thought there is something prehistoric about frigatebirds, as something about their shape evokes in my mind the...
Birding

Raven Black

November 15, 2010 by Mike No Comments
…is this black: Don’t even get me started on Gallinule Purple! If you’re a fan of crime novels set...
Terminology

Color Me Vermilion

July 30, 2007 by Mike 2 Comments
As far as color terms go, vermilion is a winner, reeking of exoticism and antiquity. As fine as this...
Terminology

Color Me Emerald

June 22, 2007 by Mike 5 Comments
Ah, emerald! That brilliant beryl, birthstone of May and the most valuable gemstone, by weight, in the world, shines...
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