Use this advice to distinguish the egret from similar-looking egrets and herons. Read More “Great Egret identification tips”
Great Egret, adult. April in Galveston County, Texas. Photo by Brian E. Small
Kenn Kaufman's ID Tips
The originator and editor of the Kaufman Field Guides and one of the world’s best-known bird experts presents similar species and explains how to tell them apart. Photos are by professional nature photographer Brian Small.
How to identify Violet-green Swallow
Use these tips to distinguish this swallow from Tree Swallow. Read More “How to identify Violet-green Swallow”
Identify Pectoral Sandpiper with these tips
Learn how to distinguish this long-distance migrant from similar-looking sandpiper species. Read More “Identify Pectoral Sandpiper with these tips”
Identify Savannah Sparrows with these tips
Learn to distinguish the widespread sparrow from similar species. Read More “Identify Savannah Sparrows with these tips”
Identify Long-tailed Duck with these tips
Learn how to distinguish this small diving duck in its distinct winter and summer plumages. Read More “Identify Long-tailed Duck with these tips”
How to identify bluebirds
Use this advice to distinguish Eastern Bluebirds from Mountain and Western. Read More “How to identify bluebirds”
How to identify Snowy Plover
Use this advice to distinguish North America’s smallest plover from its similar-looking relatives. Read More “How to identify Snowy Plover”
How to identify wood-pewees
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. Read More “How to identify wood-pewees”
How to identify Virginia Rail
Use this advice from Kenn Kaufman to distinguish Virginia Rail from two similar species. Read More “How to identify Virginia Rail”
Advice for identifying Townsend’s Solitaire
Distinguish Townsend’s Solitaire from visually similar species, Northern Mockingbird and Mountain Bluebird. Read More “Advice for identifying Townsend’s Solitaire”