Bird Color and Unusual Plumage
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Pigments in Bird Feathers: What Gives Plumage Its Colors
A calm guide to bird feather pigments such as melanin and carotenoids, how they differ from structural color, and how to notice plumage colors on your next prairie outing.
Melanism in Birds: What Causes It and How Rare It Is
What causes melanism in birds and other animals, how rare it is, and how to tell dark morphs from true melanism or look-alikes on your next prairie outing.