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American Crow vs Common Raven - A Tale of two corvids

These two corvid species fool a lot of wildlife watchers. Read on to learn some simple tips to identify the Common Raven and American Crow!

How to Identify a Bird - Improve Your Bird ID Skills!

Identifying a bird may seem intimidating, but there is a tried and true approach for us bird-lovers!

Canada Goose vs Cackling Goose - White-Cheeked Goose Identification

White-cheeked goose identification is a mess. Let's simplify the process together!

Purple Finch vs Cassin's Finch | Learn to identify Purple and Cassin's Finches

These three red-colored finches can lead to misidentification at your backyard bird feeder if you do not know what to look for.

The best field guide for birds (2023) - Select a birding guide for proper identification

This question is one that can haunt every single person new to birding. Read onward to learn our top recommendations!

Identification of Dark-eyed Junco Subspecies

For many North Americans, the Dark-eyed Juncos subspecies visiting their feeders, or favorite park, look very different season to season.

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.)

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