Underside birdQUIZ

I do these birdQUIZ’s to help teach your brain to look for some distinct field marks that will help you quickly identify the bird you are looking at. This is a perfect example of one of those birds who’s field marks are hidden, so you will be required to look for other clues in making its proper identification!

Camera Happy birdQUIZ

This banded bird looked right into the camera when capturing its picture (which can make this a tricky birdQUIZ).  Anyone willing to give this bird a try in its identification?

Stuck up birdQUIZ

Hint: The male is exceptionally quiet except when displaying.

 

This bird is found in many lakes, marshes, or swamps. It is often found with its tail sticking straight up in the air.

Punk birdQUIZ

What little punk bird has its head feathers colored like this?

The Black birdQUIZ

Bird was banded at the Powdermill Banding station

The picture was taken by mon@rch while doing some training at the Powdermill Nature Preserve banding station.

auritus or nigricollis?

Is it a Horned Grebe or Eared Grebe?

Ok, I have another one of those (I am not sure) birdQUIZ’s that I could use everyone’s help! Found this bird out on Lake Erie here in New York State this afternoon. What ya think? Horned Grebe or Eared Grebe?

The EVIL ONE

This bird’s call is its name when it gets older

Be sure to use as many field marks with this bird because this one is VERY EVIL!! This bird was photographed in New York State. This bird does not look anything like its parents yet! I am willing to tell you that it is in its Juvenal plumage.

The Mysterious warbler

Left side of the bird

Was almost confused with this bird when trying to identify this for the blog, I looked in Sibley’s and lucky mon@rch confirmed this bird is what I thought it was! Are you able to identify this tricky bird, it sure gave me a run for my money!