Identifying five specialty birds of Florida
Use these tips to identify species from the Sunshine State. Read More “Identifying five specialty birds of Florida”
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 Neotropic Cormorant and Double-crested Cormorant
Use these tips and photos to distinguish between these two similar cormorant species. Read More “Identifying Neotropic Cormorant and Double-crested Cormorant”
Tips for tropical birding
Basic binocular skills can help you locate birds within dense foliage. Read More “Tips for tropical birding”
Identifying Gadwall
Use these tips to classify one of the most widespread and least ornate duck species in the world. Read More “Identifying Gadwall”
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”
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”
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. Read More “Why most birds look their best in fall plumage”
Identifying Orange-crowned Warbler and Tennessee Warbler
Kenn Kaufman describes what to look for to identify the variable Orange-crowned Warbler and the similar Tennessee Warbler. Read More “Identifying Orange-crowned Warbler and Tennessee Warbler”
Identifying Henslow’s Sparrow, Grasshopper Sparrow, and Baird’s Sparrow
Kenn Kaufman explains how to identify the nomadic Henslow’s Sparrow and its close relatives Grasshopper and Baird’s Sparrows. Read More “Identifying Henslow’s Sparrow, Grasshopper Sparrow, and Baird’s Sparrow”
How waterfowl hide their wings
Become a better birder by understanding where feathers go when wings are folded. Read More “How waterfowl hide their wings”