Species
Search Birdr’s species pages, see which birds people miss most in quizzes, and open the lookalikes that are hardest to tell apart. 10702 species have a public page.
Birds players pick by mistake most often.
| Species | Misses |
|---|---|
| Common Reed Warbler Acrocephalus scirpaceus | 314 47% |
| Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis | 311 39% |
| Herring Gull Larus argentatus | 289 42% |
| European Stonechat Saxicola rubicola | 276 39% |
| Common Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita | 262 39% |
| Eurasian Skylark Alauda arvensis | 258 34% |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | 251 36% |
| Marsh Warbler Acrocephalus palustris | 247 51% |
| Common Redpoll Acanthis flammea | 247 38% |
| Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus | 241 46% |
Species most often mixed up with each other.
Short field-mark notes for pairs that birders mix up.
To distinguish the Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike from the Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike, focus on the **wing pattern**: the Bar-winged has a distinct white bar across the wings, while the Black-winged lacks …
The Greater Sage-Grouse and Chihuahuan Raven are unlikely to be confused due to their distinct appearances and habitats. The Greater Sage-Grouse is a large, ground-dwelling bird with elaborate …
The **Siberian Crane** is distinguished by its entirely white plumage and red face, while the **Common Crane** has a grey body with a distinctive black and white facial …
The Moustached Barbet and Taiwan Barbet are similar in structure but can be distinguished by their plumage and vocalizations. The Moustached Barbet has a distinctive moustache-like marking, while …
The Violet-crowned Hummingbird and Berylline Hummingbird can be distinguished by their head coloration and wing patterns. The Violet-crowned has a distinctive white underparts and a violet crown, while …
The Crow-billed Drongo and Bronzed Drongo are similar in appearance but can be distinguished by their bills and plumage sheen. The Crow-billed Drongo has a notably thicker bill …
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