Birds of Virginia
538 bird species have been recorded in Virginia on the eBird network — explore the 537 in the Birbs encyclopedia, and see which are being reported near you right now.
Birbs Guides
Bird Guides
Deeply researched, expert-reviewed guides to help you watch, identify, attract and care for birds — wherever you are in the world.
Belted Kingfisher vs Great Blue Heron: How to Tell Them Apart
How to tell a Belted Kingfisher from a Great Blue Heron — size, range, family and status compared side by side, with links to each bird’s full ID guide.
Red-tailed Hawk vs Swainson’s Hawk: How to Tell Them Apart
How to tell a Red-tailed Hawk from a Swainson’s Hawk — size, range, family and status compared side by side, with links to each bird’s full ID guide.
Black-capped Chickadee vs Carolina Chickadee: How to Tell Them Apart
How to tell a Black-capped Chickadee from a Carolina Chickadee — size, range, family and status compared side by side, with links to each bird’s full ID guide.
Myrtle Warbler vs Mangrove Warbler: How to Tell Them Apart
How to tell a Myrtle Warbler from a Mangrove Warbler — size, range, family and status compared side by side, with links to each bird’s full ID guide.
Bald Eagle vs Golden Eagle: How to Tell Them Apart
How to tell a Bald Eagle from a Golden Eagle — size, range, family and status compared side by side, with links to each bird’s full ID guide.