Identifying North America’s five titmouse species
Kenn Kaufman explains what to look for on these familiar and popular backyard birds. Read More “Identifying North America’s five titmouse species”
Bird Identification
Advice from authors Kenn Kaufman and David Sibley on how to identify birds. Plus, articles about bird field guides and smartphone apps.
How birds fly and move in foliage can help you ID them
Understanding variations in bird flight and behavior can put you on the path to identifying birds more quickly. Read More “How birds fly and move in foliage can help you ID them”
Follow a bird’s gaze to find overhead raptors
Why it pays to read the glances of doves and sparrows. Read More “Follow a bird’s gaze to find overhead raptors”
Identifying Wilson’s Phalarope
How to ID the various plumages of this most distinctive member of a unique group of shorebirds. Read More “Identifying Wilson’s Phalarope”
Identifying Pygmy Nuthatch and Brown-headed Nuthatch
Use these tips to tell the difference between Pygmy Nuthatch and its close relative Brown-headed Nuthatch. Read More “Identifying Pygmy Nuthatch and Brown-headed Nuthatch”
Tips for identifying American Tree Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow shares similar traits to other sparrows. Use these tips to correctly identify it. Read More “Tips for identifying American Tree Sparrow”
Identifying waterbirds in winter
How sleeping postures can help you identify distant ducks, loons, grebes, and other waterbirds. Read More “Identifying waterbirds in winter”
Identifying Wandering Tattler and Spotted Sandpiper
Use these pointers to identify Wandering Tattler, a shorebird that is essentially a Pacific Coast specialty. Read More “Identifying Wandering Tattler and Spotted Sandpiper”
Tips for identifying Lucifer Hummingbird
Kenn Kaufman shares what to look for when identifying Lucifer Hummingbirds. Read More “Tips for identifying Lucifer Hummingbird”