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Rufous Hummingbird vs Broad-tailed Hummingbird

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

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.

How do ducks and other birds stay dry?

Ducks and other waterbirds are able to constantly submerge themselves in the water and yet remain dry upon exit. Learn why!

How long can birds survive without food?

I wish I could give you a simple answer, but there is nothing easy about survival. Learn why this is such a complex problem.

How do I attract Blue Jays to my yard?

Great question. And luckily, we have an easy answer for you. Read on friends, fiends, and others...

How should I store bird food? - Keep birdseed safe from pests

Raccoons, rats, squirrels. These words are foul language if you are a fowl feeder. Learn how to keep your bird food safe from pests!

I found a banded bird, now what? - How to report a banded bird

Learn what bird banding is and what to do when finding a bird with a leg band!

How to document a rare bird sighting

Learn how to document a rare bird sighting for submission to rare bird committees and community science databases like eBird!

Do owls have horns? - How to differentiate unicorns from plumicorns

The word plumicorn comes from the Latin words pluma (feather) and cornu (horn). Learn more about the feather tufts on the heads of birds!

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