Bird Identification Guides

Welcome to the Bird Identification Guides section of In Focus. The Inviting birdwatchers into a richly visual and informative field guide experience. With beautifully detailed videos and photographs accompanied by clear descriptions of plumage, behavior, habitat, and calls, each guide equips both novice and seasoned observers to confidently identify species in the wild.

From the subtle differences between similar sparrows to the vibrant markings of finches and warblers, the guides blend expert insight with accessible language. Compact yet thorough, this collection fosters a deeper appreciation for avian diversity and encourages mindful observation of birds in their natural habitats.

Bird Identification: Know Your Puffins

David Coultham

Dive into the world of puffins and their closest relative as you explore four remarkable seabirds that thrive in some ...

Bean Goose

Bird Identification Guide: Grey Geese

David Coultham

Family: Anatidae Across Europe, four species of grey geese are a familiar sight. Observing them on the ground is often ...

Kestrel Vs Hobby

Field Guide: Common Kestrel vs Eurasian Hobby

David Coultham

Family: Falconidae In this article, you will learn to identify between the Common Kestrel vs Eurasian Hobby. Each spring, as ...

Curlew Whimbrel

Bird Identification Guide: Curlew & Whimbrel

David Coultham

Across wetlands, coastlines, and open landscapes throughout Europe, two elegant wading birds are often confused with one another: the Curlew ...

Bird Identification Great White Egret vs Cattle Egret vs Little Egret

Bird Identification: Great White Egret vs Little Egret vs Cattle Egret

David Coultham

Across Europe, several species of egrets are returning to landscapes from which they were once largely absent. Their resurgence has ...

Ring Ouzel vs Eurasian Blackbird

Bird Identification Guide: Ring Ouzel vs Eurasian Blackbird

David Coultham

Family: Turdidae The Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) and the Blackbird (Turdus merula) are closely related species, and at first glance, ...

Ultimate Guide To The Owls of The USA

David Coultham

In the Ultimate Guide to the Owls of the USA, we look at the 16 main owl species found across ...

Harrier Identification Guide

How to Identify All Four European Harriers | Marsh, Hen, Montagu’s & Pallid

David Coultham

In this detailed identification guide, we explore all four European harrier species. The Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier, Montagu’s Harrier, and ...

Merlin vs Falcon

How to tell a Kestrel from a Merlin – a field guide for bird enthusiasts

David Coultham

In this guide we learn how to tell a Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) vs Merlin (Falco columbarius) Quick answer first: Kestrels ...

Common Redstart vs Black Redstart

Bird Identification Guide | Common Redstart vs Black Redstart

David Coultham

Family: Muscicapidae In the soft light of a summer morning, a flash of red catches the eye. A small bird ...