• Bird Identification
Small Black Birds: 10 Species You're Most Likely Seeing
Spotted a small black bird in your yard? This guide covers 10 common North American species and the field marks that separate them.
Read moreAnimal Identifier Blog
Field guides for identifying animals, birds, breeds and tracks — what to look for, and how to tell lookalikes apart.
• Bird Identification
Birds With Long Tails: How to Tell Them Apart
Spotted a bird with a long tail? This guide covers 9 common long-tailed birds in North America, from scissor-tailed flycatchers to grackles and magpies.
Read more
• Bird Identification
Small Brown Birds: The Complete Identification Guide
Learn to identify small brown birds by bill shape, breast pattern, and tail posture. Field guide to sparrows, wrens, and lookalikes in North America.
Read more
• Bird Identification
Small Yellow Birds: Goldfinches, Warblers & Lookalikes
Identify small yellow birds by size, bill shape, and plumage. American Goldfinch, Yellow Warbler, Common Yellowthroat and more.
Read more
• Insect Identification
Black and Yellow Caterpillars: Identification Guide
Identify black and yellow caterpillars by pattern, size, and host plant. Covers monarchs, black swallowtails, tussock moths, and dagger moths.
Read more
• Bird Identification
16 Black and White Birds and How to Tell Them Apart
Identify black and white birds by size, pattern and behavior. 16 common species, including the tricky Downy vs Hairy woodpecker pair.
Read more
• Bird Identification
Birds With Red Heads: 12 Species and How to Tell Them Apart
Spotted a bird with a red head? This guide covers 12 common North American species with the field marks that actually separate them.
Read moreWhat Animal Is That?
Snap a photo with Animal Identifier and get the species in seconds, plus habitat, diet and behavior. 2 free scans a day.
