Learn to differentiate finches and sparrows
Use these tips to identify two of the most prominent groups of streaky brown birds.
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Bird Identification
Advice from authors Kenn Kaufman and David Sibley on how to identify birds. Plus, articles about bird field guides and smartphone apps.
Best field guide and listing apps for birders
A guide to today’s most useful birding apps. Read More “Best field guide and listing apps for birders”
The best birdsong apps
The most useful and promising smartphone apps featuring birdsongs and calls. Read More “The best birdsong apps”
How to identify Virginia Rail
Use this advice from Kenn Kaufman to distinguish Virginia Rail from two similar species.
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How to use birds’ rump color as a field mark
Understanding how and when feathers on the rump are visible can improve your birding skills.
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Birds to look for when winter winds kick up
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 “Birds to look for when winter winds kick up”
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Patches in birds’ tail feathers can lead you to ID them
What to watch for when birds flash their tails. Read More “Patches in birds’ tail feathers can lead you to ID them”
Advice for identifying Townsend’s Solitaire
Distinguish Townsend’s Solitaire from visually similar species, Northern Mockingbird and Mountain Bluebird.
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How to find birds in extremely cold weather
When temperatures drop, birds require food and shelter.
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Identifying five specialty birds of Florida
Use these tips to identify species from the Sunshine State.
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