These birds are dark brown, with lighter golden-brown plumage on their heads and necks.

These birds are dark brown, with lighter golden-brown plumage on their napes.

Females and young males are generally similar, with a lighter brown plumage and dull grey facial markings.

In North America, it is the largest bird of prey with physical features of dark brown with lighter golden-brown plumage.

Like many New Yorkers, Pale Male (he has light plumage) was originally a visitor but fell under the city's spell.

Immature birds have light grey plumage with darker brownish nape and remiges.

The young has lighter plumage and brown iris.

The cygnet has a light grey plumage with black bill and feet.

The Buff has a very light or reddish brown plumage, which is its defining characteristic.

Female adults tend to be smaller than males, and have duller and lighter plumage, particularly in the breeding season.