How the appearance of birds can be deceiving
When birds move, their look can change due in part to the lengths of various feathers. Read More “How the appearance of birds can be deceiving”
Advice from authors Kenn Kaufman and David Sibley on how to identify birds. Plus, articles about bird field guides and smartphone apps.
When birds move, their look can change due in part to the lengths of various feathers. Read More “How the appearance of birds can be deceiving”
Co-founders John and Natalie White describe what the app offers to birdwatchers. Read More “Birda founders describe their expansive birding app”
When we spot an apparent rare bird, it’s critical to consider other possibilities. Read More “Keep an open mind when identifying rare birds”
A close look at two common woodpeckers reveals subtle, yet variable, differences. Read More “Recognizing subtle patterns on woodpeckers”
Use this advice to distinguish the egret from similar-looking egrets and herons. Read More “Great Egret identification tips”
Even a bird expert and field-guide author can learn more about birds by actively observing and asking questions. Read More “David Sibley takes a close look at American Avocets”
Use these tips to distinguish this swallow from Tree Swallow. Read More “How to identify Violet-green Swallow”
Why it’s worth learning about the variety of colors and patterns that appear on a bird’s folded wing. Read More “Appreciating wingbars”
The free Merlin Bird ID app from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology now can recognize the voices of 685 species from North America and Europe, … Read More “Merlin ID app can recognize 685 bird species by voice”
Learn how to distinguish this long-distance migrant from similar-looking sandpiper species. Read More “Identify Pectoral Sandpiper with these tips”