The value of actively observing birds
Why you should take a little extra time to look at 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.
Identifying Snow Goose and Ross’s Goose
Use these tips to distinguish two geese species with overlapping breeding ranges.
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Why most birds look their best in fall plumage
With new and unblemished feathers, David Sibley makes the case for birds looking their finest in fall.
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Northern Flicker’s fascinating color differences explained
David Sibley describes the two common forms of Northern Flicker — Red-shafted and Yellow-Shafted — as well as intergrades and rare abnormally colored birds.
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Identifying North America’s five titmouse species
Kenn Kaufman explains what to look for on these familiar and popular backyard birds.
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How birds fly and move in foliage can help you ID them
Understanding variations in bird flight and behavior can put you on the path to identifying birds more quickly.
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Follow a bird’s gaze to find overhead raptors
Why it pays to read the glances of doves and sparrows.
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Identifying Wilson’s Phalarope
How to ID the various plumages of this most distinctive member of a unique group of shorebirds.
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Identifying Pygmy Nuthatch and Brown-headed Nuthatch
Use these tips to tell the difference between Pygmy Nuthatch and its close relative Brown-headed Nuthatch.
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Tips for identifying American Tree Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow shares similar traits to other sparrows. Use these tips to correctly identify it.
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