Mourning doves are all gray with black spots, without white wing markings. When I hear white-wings, I am transported momentarily to the Hill Country, the geography I associate with the birds.

Naturally, they looked to birds for inspiration ... yet they both have the black-over-white wing color pattern. On the other hand, frigatebirds, which are the “ultimate soarers” according ...

The most widespread, numerous, and geographically variable chickadee, this bird brightens winter ... late spring and summer when the black-capped’s white wing edgings are worn.

"And it's why even white birds will often have black tips on their wings." Having black—and thus stronger—wing feathers could've helped Archaeopteryx as it flapped or coasted between trees.

It’s comparatively a small bird with a black body and white colour in the vent and wing patch. The heart-spotted woodpecker is a very elusive, timid bird with distinct heart-shaped designs on ...

Adult male ostriches are black with white wings and tail feathers, while immature birds and adult females have brownish-gray feathers. Ostriches are omnivores. Their diet varies depending on the ...