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How to identify Snowy Plover

Use this advice to distinguish North America’s smallest plover from its similar-looking relatives.

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Snowy Plover, breeding adult male. April in Galveston County, Texas. Photo by Brian E. Small

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

Use these tips to identify species from the Sunshine State.

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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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