Identifying King Eider and Common Eider
Female and young male King Eiders are known to mix in with large flocks of Commons in winter, creating a challenge for birders. Read More “Identifying King Eider and Common Eider”
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.
Identifying Orchard Oriole
Use these tips to differentiate female and juvenile Orchard Orioles from other oriole species. Read More “Identifying Orchard Oriole”
Identifying Snow Goose and Ross’s Goose
Use these tips to distinguish two geese species with overlapping breeding ranges. Read More “Identifying Snow Goose and Ross’s Goose”
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”
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 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”