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Bird Identification & Behavior

Beginner-friendly identification and behavior guides for recognizing common backyard species and understanding their habits.

6 articles

Field Marks at the Feeder: A Shortlist for Sexing Familiar Backyard Birds

Field Marks at the Feeder: A Shortlist for Sexing Familiar Backyard Birds

21 Oct | 7 minLayla HassanBird Identification & Behavior
Who’s Chasing Whom at the Feeder? A Guide to Backyard Bird Pecking Orders

Who’s Chasing Whom at the Feeder? A Guide to Backyard Bird Pecking Orders

22 Sep | 8 minIngrid HolmBird Identification & Behavior
When the Finches Stopped Coming: A Moldy Feeder Case Study

When the Finches Stopped Coming: A Moldy Feeder Case Study

20 Aug | 10 minLayla HassanBird Identification & Behavior
How to Identify Common Backyard Birds by Shape and Movement

How to Identify Common Backyard Birds by Shape and Movement

24 May | 10 minIngrid HolmBird Identification & Behavior
Why Birds Visit Feeders at Different Times of Day

Why Birds Visit Feeders at Different Times of Day

25 Apr | 9 minRohan MehtaBird Identification & Behavior
Backyard Bird Calls: A Beginner’s Listening Guide

Backyard Bird Calls: A Beginner’s Listening Guide

8 Apr | 10 minIngrid HolmBird Identification & Behavior

Good bird identification usually starts with a pause. A sparrow on the fence may look plain until it flicks its tail, drops to the ground, and feeds in short hops under the seed tray.

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