Bird Identification

The takeaway: Crows and ravens look similar, occupy the same geographic area, and are both songbirds. So how do you tell them apart? Crows and ravens live in some of the same areas, look roughly the

The takeaway: Think only large, dramatic, predatory birds make it onto banknotes and coin faces? Think again! Many nations celebrate songbirds and hummingbirds on their currencies. Banknotes and mint

The takeaway: Cornell’s eBird Taxonomy is a prominent bird classification system. It was recently updated–and some of the changes may be pertinent to your birding journey. The Cornell Lab of

The takeaway: Birds not listed as endangered but also not seen in years are termed “lost”—and there are global efforts to document these lost birds. These efforts have produced some incredib

The takeaway: New tech allows researchers to easily and affordably map the genomes of animals, and birds are no exception.  Every living thing–from you all the way down to the virus that makes

The takeaway: Weighing the difference between a FeatherSnap free and Premium subscription? Premium unlocks fascinating features that explain the world of birds in incredible detail. If you have a

The takeaway: Bird bills vary by species, from wide flat bills to chisel-like bills and everything in between. These shapes impact diet–read to discover how. Different birds have evolved to

Bird song is one of nature’s most beautiful creations, and understanding it helps us ID birds. But how do birds sing? This blog explains more.

Takeaway: Have you ever seen a bird that seems to have lost many of its feathers? This is likely moulting, a natural process that helps birds stay healthy and fly efficiently. Feathers are crit

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