Bird Identification

Let’s Put Names to Those Cute, Pointy Faces

Must-know tips and guides to help you identify and understand birds.

Tips & Advice

8 Easy Tips on How to Identify Birds

Start identifying birds with ease using our simple tips. Perfect for beginners looking to sharpen their birdwatching skills.

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Bird Identification,Birding By Ear, Tips & Advice

Identify Birds by Their Songs Using These Handy Bird Mnemonics
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8 Easy Tips on How to Identify Birds
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Understanding Field Guides: How to Read Bird Guides for Beginners
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How to Keep a Bird List: Your Guide to Birdwatching Records
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How To Get Started In Birdwatching A Beginner’s Guide
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Species Guides & Facts

Owl Facts: 10 Fascinating Truths About These Raptors

Hold onto your hats, bird lovers, because the world of owls is about to take you on a whirlwind tour of avian oddities and awesomeness!

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Species Guides

Hummingbird Nests: Secrets of the Ultimate Tiny Homes
Species Guides

Egret vs. Heron: How to Spot the Subtle Differences

Why Do Birds Migrate?
Species Guides

How Do Birds Sleep? (And Can They Really Nap Mid-Flight?)
Species Guides

Can Birds Smell?
Species Guides

Do Birds Have Taste Buds?
Species Guides

Do Birds Fly at Night?
Species Guides

How Many Birds Are in the World? The Latest Estimates
Birding By Ear, Species Guides

Why Do Birds Chirp in the Morning?
Species Guides, Tips & Advice

Dove vs Pigeon: What's the Difference? (Spoiler: It's Complicated)
Bird Identification,Species Guides

Shorebirds vs. Seabirds: The Quick Guide
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23 Must-Know North American Shorebird Species
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Hawk Identification: What You Need to Know
Bird Identification,Species Guides

Owl Facts: 10 Fascinating Truths About These Nocturnal Raptors
Species Guides

Falcon vs. Hawk: A Birdwatcher’s Guide to Raptor Identification
Species Guides

Raven vs Crow: The Key Differences in These Clever Birds
Species Guides, Tips & Advice

What Birds Mate for Life? 5 Monogamous Bird Species

Do Birds Have Ears? Bird Hearing Explained

How Long Do Birds Live? Lifespans by Species
Species Guides

How Do Birds Mate? Everything You Need To Know

Are Birds Mammals? (No, But It's Weirder Than You Think)
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Birding By Ear

Identify Birds by Their Songs

Identify a bird even if you can’t see it! Learn how to use the clever trick of mnemonic devices to more easily bird by ear.

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Identify Birds by Their Songs Using These Handy Bird Mnemonics
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How to Bird by Ear: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started

Birdwatching: Because life’s too short not to know your sparrows from your finches.

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