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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!

Rufous Hummingbird vs Broad-tailed Hummingbird

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

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!

Northern Flicker Intergrades - Red-shafted vs Yellow-shafted Flickers

Learn how to spot intergrade Northern Flickers, by reading about them here at Flocking Around!

What is that big, white dove? - Learn the origin of the Eurasian Collared-Dove

The first time I saw these doves while growing up in the Great Plains, I did not have the internet to find an answer.

Yellow-rumped Warbler ID: Audubon's, Myrtle, or Intergrade?

Subspecies, groups, and intergrades. Oh my! Learn how to properly tick your Yellow-rumped Warbler subspecies with this post!

Top 10 Warblers - The Best Warblers of North America

In an effort to introduce some new birds, stoke discussion, & share hot takes straight from the Ovenbird, I present a top ten warbler list!

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.

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