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Practical Identification Techniques for Distinguishing Similar Birds in Residential Neighborhoods

Monte Neate-Clegg first began asking questions about urban avian life at the American Ornithological Society meeting in 2019 in Anchorage. His work showed that residents often overlooked common species in their yards. Observers missed small cues that separate one bird from another. Learning to read field marks and behavior made backyard study rewarding. By noting […]

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Small Details That Help You Recognize Similar-Looking Birds in Urban Neighborhoods

Few things sharpen observation like learning small cues. In 2019, Monte Neate-Clegg first noted how certain species thrive in cities like Anchorage, Alaska, while others avoid dense human zones. This sparked a focus on tiny traits that separate common birds. Many residents call ubiquitous pigeons “trash bird,” and they often miss the variety that shares […]

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