Advice from authors Kenn Kaufman and David Sibley on how to identify birds. Plus, articles about bird field guides and smartphone apps.
The overall shapes and proportions of birds provide important clues to their identity. In fact, as birders gain experience, they rely on shape more and … Read More “David Sibley on bird ID: How shape changes with the seasons”
When we talk about identification, we tend to focus on differences, but it can be instructive (and reassuring) to think about similarities. In fact, understanding … Read More “Sketches by David Sibley reveal similarity and variation in bill shape”
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