North American Birds: Vol. 76, No. 2

Can you tell which of the birds in this flock are “Common” Redpolls and which are “Hoary” Redpolls? This identification conundrum, confounded by many intermediate-looking individuals, has plagued birders for decades. However, now that we have new genetic evidence, it seems that it may have been a fool’s errand all along. Matt Hale tells us all about the messy genetics of Redpolls on p. 18. Warren Co, Pennsylvania. 14 Feb 2021. Photo © Gale Verhague.

From the Associate Editor
Asher Gorbet

About the Authors

Separation of Chihuahuan and Common Ravens: A Photo Essay
Nathan Pieplow

The Muddled Ducks of Craney Island, Virginia 
Brian Taber

One Redpoll to Rule Them All
What Genetics Says About Redpolls and Speciation
Matt Hale

Seasonal Movement of Young Tufted Titmice in the Northeastern U.S.
Joe Gyekis
Paul Heveran
Andrea M. Lindsay, PhD.
Ryan F. Mandelbaum
William Hubick
Peter Post

36th Report of the ABA Checklist Committee 2025 
Peter Pyle
Luke DeCicco
Douglas Gochfeld
Melissa Hafting
Lauren Harter
Matt Heindel
Alvaro Jaramillo
Andrew W. Kratter
Mark Lockwood
Marky Mutchler
David Sibley

Pictorial Highlights: August 2024–February 2025
compiled by Jodhan Fine

Plus, Online:

Checklist Supplement Redux, v. 2025
Michael L. P. Retter

Yellow Grosbeak Sightings in Colorado in Summer 2025
Owen Robertson
Archer Silverman

Double-striped Thick-knee in Texas: A 2025 Record Plus Historical Analysis
Tom Ford-Hutchinson