Bird Identification - BirdWatching

How to identify wood-pewees

By Kenn Kaufman, Brian E. Small
Published May 7, 2021

Eastern and Western Wood-Pewees divide the lower 48 states almost in half. Here’s how to distinguish between the two and other related species.

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By David Sibley
Published May 4, 2021

Use these tips to identify two of the most prominent groups of streaky brown birds.

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By Sneed B. Collard III
Published April 30, 2021

By Sneed B. Collard III
Published April 30, 2021

The most useful and promising smartphone apps featuring birdsongs and calls. Read More “The best birdsong apps”

By Kenn Kaufman, Brian E. Small
Published April 16, 2021

Use this advice from Kenn Kaufman to distinguish Virginia Rail from two similar species.

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By David Sibley
Published March 2, 2021

Understanding how and when feathers on the rump are visible can improve your birding skills.

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By David Sibley
Published February 2, 2021

Across much of the world, winter is a season for studying waterbirds, and if you have access to a large body of water (ocean, large … Read More

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By David Sibley
Published January 12, 2021

By Kenn Kaufman, Brian E. Small
Published January 12, 2021

Distinguish Townsend’s Solitaire from visually similar species, Northern Mockingbird and Mountain Bluebird.

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By David Sibley
Published November 8, 2020

When temperatures drop, birds require food and shelter.

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