BirdNET app is a game-changer for bird research
Learn how a smartphone app is revolutionizing birders’ ability to contribute to scientific research. Read More “BirdNET app is a game-changer for bird research”
Bird Identification
Advice from authors Kenn Kaufman and David Sibley on how to identify birds. Plus, articles about bird field guides and smartphone apps.
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”
Identifying birds when their feathers are wet
How feathers react after a drenching can affect our perceptions of birds’ appearances. Read More “Identifying birds when their feathers are wet”
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”
Learn to differentiate finches and sparrows
Use these tips to identify two of the most prominent groups of streaky brown birds. Read More “Learn to differentiate finches and sparrows”
Best field guide and listing apps for birders
A guide to today’s most useful birding apps. Read More “Best field guide and listing apps for birders”
The best birdsong apps
The most useful and promising smartphone apps featuring birdsongs and calls. Read More “The best birdsong apps”
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”
How to use birds’ rump color as a field mark
Understanding how and when feathers on the rump are visible can improve your birding skills. Read More “How to use birds’ rump color as a field mark”
Birds to look for when winter winds kick up
Across much of the world, winter is a season for studying waterbirds, and if you have access to a large body of water (ocean, large … Read More “Birds to look for when winter winds kick up”