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Identifying five specialty birds of Florida

Use these tips to identify species from the Sunshine State.

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“Cape Sable” Seaside Sparrow, adult. April in Everglades National Park, Florida. Photo by Brian E. Small

By Kenn Kaufman, Brian E. Small
Published November 8, 2020

Use these tips and photos to distinguish between these two similar cormorant species.

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By Kenn Kaufman, Brian E. Small
Published November 8, 2020

Use these tips to classify one of the most widespread and least ornate duck species in the world.

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By Kenn Kaufman, Brian E. Small
Published November 8, 2020

Female and young male King Eiders are known to mix in with large flocks of Commons in winter, creating a challenge for birders.

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By Kenn Kaufman, Brian E. Small
Published November 8, 2020

Use these tips to differentiate female and juvenile Orchard Orioles from other oriole species.

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By Kenn Kaufman, Brian E. Small
Published October 14, 2020

Use these tips to distinguish two geese species with overlapping breeding ranges.

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By Kenn Kaufman, Brian E. Small
Published July 29, 2020

Kenn Kaufman explains what to look for on these familiar and popular backyard birds.

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By Kenn Kaufman, Brian E. Small
Published April 28, 2020

How to ID the various plumages of this most distinctive member of a unique group of shorebirds.

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By Kenn Kaufman, Brian E. Small
Published February 12, 2020

Use these tips to tell the difference between Pygmy Nuthatch and its close relative Brown-headed Nuthatch.

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By Kenn Kaufman, Brian E. Small
Updated June 30, 2020

American Tree Sparrow shares similar traits to other sparrows. Use these tips to correctly identify it.

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