The Peterson (Roger Tory) Reference Guide series of bird identification books continues with another fine ID assist, perhaps the most-needed of recent issues. Latest in this series deals with North ...

There was a time when I classified birds according to a color scheme: red, blue or LBJ – little brown job. Then I got my first pair of binoculars. Before I knew it, I needed a bird guide and found ...

North America’s sparrows may look similar at first glance, but each species has its own unique markings, songs, and behaviors. From the bold white crown of a White-crowned Sparrow to the rusty cap of ...

Sparrows are not usually very exciting. They are to birding what calculus is to mathematics. If you are really into math, you’ll love the challenge and elegance of calculus as you work to understand ...

Recent reports highlight expanding interest in urban and garden biodiversity, from a detailed guide to 17 sparrow species to the ecological benefits of wildflower gardens and community science events ...

With some 20 species of sparrows inhabiting Georgia at least part of the year, and with many of them having similar brown plumages, the small birds can be a headache to identify. I’ve taken classes in ...

Our eyes were on the sparrows last weekend. The occasion was the Atlanta Audubon Society’s annual Sparrow Identification Workshop in and around Brunswick in coastal Glynn County. Our aim was to become ...

A sparrow is a sparrow is a sparrow — right? Wrong! During summer in Mid-Missouri, we have no less than eight sparrow species nesting here before wintering far south. They include grasshopper, Henslow ...