Birchen
A variant of Marans (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Representative Maransphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
Black body with crisp silver-white lacing on the hackle and breast, giving a 'silver-laced black' look. A striking but less common exhibition color.
Keeper tips for this variant
Reddish or brassy leakage in the hackle is the common fault — breed away from any warm tint to keep the silver-on-black contrast clean.