Comparing Similar Species

Here are a few side by side comparisons of similar bird species that are commonly confused.

1. Turkey Vulture vs. Black Vulture     Turkey Vulture vs. Black Vulture     Read more >>

2. Red-bellied Woodpecker vs. Red-headed Woodpecker     Red-bellied Woodpecker vs. Red-headed Woodpecker     Read more >>

3. Downy vs. Hairy Woodpecker     Downy vs. Hairy Woodpecker     Read more >>

4. Cooper's Hawk vs. Sharp-shinned Hawk     Cooper's Hawk vs. Sharp-shinned Hawk     Read more >>

5. Red-tailed Hawk vs. Red-shouldered Hawk     Red-tailed Hawk vs. Red-shouldered Hawk     Read more >>

6. Golden-crowned Kinglet vs. Ruby-crowned Kinglet     Golden-crowned Kinglet vs. Ruby-crowned Kinglet     Read more >>

7. Carolina Wren vs. House Wren     Carolina Wren vs. House Wren     Read more >>

8. Tennessee Warbler vs. Orange-crowned Warbler     Tennessee Warbler vs. Orange-crowned Warbler     Read more >>

9. House Finch vs. Purple Finch     House vs. Purple Finch direct comparison.     Read more >>

10. Indigo Bunting vs. Blue Grosbeak     Indigo Bunting vs. Blue Grosbeak     Read more >>