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.
Identifying The Dunnock, House Sparrow, And Tree Sparrow: A Complete Guide
The Dunnock (Prunella modularis) and the House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) frequently visit gardens across the British Isles. They are commonly ...
Identifying Wood Ducks And Mandarin Ducks A Comprehensive Guide
Wood and Mandarin Ducks are both commonly found across the British Isles. Identification of the male of each species is straightforward, whereas ...
Identifying Turtle Doves, Collared Doves, Rock Doves, Stock Doves & Wood pigeons A Comprehensive Guide
Family: ColumbidaePigeons and Doves Pigeons and Doves are all part of the same family, and significantly, all share a similar ...
Identifying Whooper Swans, Mute Swans & Bewick’s Swans A Comprehensive Guide
The British Isles are home to three types of swans: Mute (Cygnus olor), Bewick’s (Cygnus columbianus bewickii) [aka Tundra], and ...
Identifying House Martins, Swallows & Swifts A Comprehensive Guide
This article is a guide to assist with positive identification of Martins, Swallows, and Swifts Family: Hirundinidae The arrival of ...
Identifying UK Corvids: A Comprehensive Guide
This article is a guide to help you identify Corvids in the British Isles. Family: Corvidae The United Kingdom hosts ...
Identifying The Golden Eagle & White-Tailed Eagle: A Complete Guide
Species: Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)Species: White-Tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)Family: Accipitridae The British Isles are home to two distinct species of ...
Identifying The Mistle Thrush & Song Thrush: A Complete Guide
Family: Turdidae Identification between a Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) and a Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) is relatively simple once you ...
Identifying Great Spotted Woodpeckers & Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers: A Complete Guide
Identification between a Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) and a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dryobates minor) is relatively simple once you ...
Identifying Coots & Moorhen: A Complete Guide
The Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) and the Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) are both common wading birds found in the British ...
