An ultra-rare all-black penguin has been spotted on South Georgia Island, standing out among its more typical black-and-white buddies by bucking the tuxedo trend with an entirely black body.

Distinctive Markings: Male has a black head, back and tail with white belly, orange-red sides and ... Also take note of this bird’s long tail feathers. Out west, look for the similar looking ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A rare bird was spotted in Ohio ... bunting males are sky blue and usually have a rusty chest, white belly and white wing bars. Females are brown and usually show a cinnamon ...

This species’ often confiding nature, distinctive plumage, pleasing song, and acceptance of human-dominated habitats make it one of the most beloved of North American birds. Polytypic.