• Rare Bird Alert: April 19, 2019

    Texas boasts the most continuing ABA notables for what feels like the millionth stright week, which both Crimson-collared Grosbeak (ABA Code 4) Tamaulipas Crow (4) appearing on the eBird Alert once again. Pink-footed Geese (4) are present in Ontario and Quebec, indicating […]

The American Birding Podcast brings together staff and friends of the American Birding Association as we talk about birds, birding, travel and conservation in North America and beyond. Join host Nate Swick every other Thursday for news and happenings, recent rarities, guests from around the birding world, and features of interest to every birder

Complete ABP archives here >>

When you travel with the ABA, you help build a better future for birds and birding.

We invite you to join us in making a positive difference while enjoying some of the world’s best birding.

Take a look at what we’ve got going >>

New Birder? Start Here!

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS!
Young Birders Click Here!!
What’s this Bird? (Facebook group)
Download “Let’s Go Birding!” (free eBook)

FIND THE BIRDS!
Birding News
ABA Rare Bird Alert (Facebook group)
ABA Bird Finding Guides

STAY IN TOUCH!
Twitter
ABA Facebook Fan Page
ABA Young Birders

Identification

April 2019 Photo Quiz

April 9th, 2019|

So, we go from a bird flying away (in last month’s quiz) to a neck-breaking view of a different bird. Given the comparison in size with that of the various branches and leaves, we should surmise that April’s quiz bird is fairly wee.

  • ID Challenge #12

    This month’s quiz bird produced an interesting array of responses, but most were of some species of duck. The wide bill and webbed feet certainly support such an identification.

More identification articles and quizzes >>

Publications