👉 Skybald is a term used in the context of bird species, specifically referring to the phenomenon where a bird's feathers become darker or more heavily pigmented as it ages. This can occur due to various factors such as exposure to harsher environmental conditions, hormonal changes, or even genetic inheritance. The term was first coined by ornithologist John Muir in 1860, and has since been used to describe a wide range of bird species, from sparrows and pigeons to
