A rusty red-orange patch beneath the tail is just about the only divergence from the towhee’s uniform of brown ... term monogamy in numerous birds, from black ravens to gray titmice.

CANFIELD — Several years ago, I relocated our bird feeders from the ... Males have a gray head, black bib and light chest, while females are drab brown. They are noisy and usually travel as ...

These are resplendent birds native to Papua New Guinea and surrounding areas. Males are brilliantly colored, with complicated mating dances. Females, who are drab and brown in comparison ...