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Common Goldeneye vs Barrow's Goldeneye Identification

These diving ducks can be confusing. Learn the major ID points for discerning the Common Goldeneye from the Barrow's Goldeneye, here!

Lesser Sandhill Crane or Greater Sandhill Crane - The Sandhill Crane Subspecies

Sandhill Cranes can differ greatly in size. The size difference can be incorrectly attributed to age. Learn why the difference occurs, here!

My seven favorite birding apps - What are the best birdwatching apps?

This is the penultimate list of top birding apps! So sayeth the Head Flocker!

American Goldfinch and Lesser Goldfinch Identification

Learn how to separate the American Goldfinch from the Lesser Goldfinch!

Bald Eagle or Golden Eagle - A Guide to Eagle Identification

Golden Eagles can often be confused with Bald Eagles. This post will help you learn how to identify each of these mighty raptors!

Downy Woodpecker vs Hairy Woodpecker - Identification of two black-and-white woodpeckers

Do you confuse Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers? Use this guide as a quick reference the next time you see one of these common woodpeckers.

Rufous Hummingbird vs Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Who struggles to identify all those speedy hummingbirds visiting their feeders? (Raises hand.)

Albino or leucistic? - What is animal albinism?

Confused about which term to use, albino or leucistic? Join the flock.

Black-capped Chickadee or Mountain Chickadee

Learning the differences between the two common species of these two chickadees can be difficult for new birders. Learn how to ID them here!

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