Woodpeckers ; Finches ; Sparrows … In fact, in the United States there are 3 red headed finches. ... such as a Ring-billed Gull, that’s standing right next to it. It is only the adult males that show color. For some groups of birds, including shorebirds, seabirds, and waterfowl, using a known bird as a ruler is a crucial identification technique. The black bill is finer than that of a sparrow, because it feeds mainly on insects and not seed. It has a chestnut brown head and nape (rather than grey), and white cheeks and collar with a contrasting black cheek-spot. A Blue Jay is larger than a robin but smaller than a crow. Face is pale yellow-orange with gray cheeks. Dunnock. Name changed in 2017 from Le Conte's Sparrow to LeConte's Sparrow. Others, like the hairy woodpecker and downy woodpecker, are a bit more challenging. We'll take a closer look at several easily-confused birds that are common in Massachusetts and offer tips on how to tell them apart. Finches are brown streaky sparrow-like birds, more likely in your trees than on the ground. Some birds are so distinctive that they are easy to identify. Dunnock. They have heavily streaked under parts and mottled brown upperparts and can look like large sparrows. There are more than one kind of red headed finch. Passer domesticus (Images: RSPB) The house sparrow is one of Britain’s most well-known and best-loved birds. So in a flock of red finches only a few of the birds will show a red head. Tree sparrow - Passer montanus Smaller than a house sparrow and more active, with its tail almost permanently cocked. Sry i forgot to say that they look like small black sparrows but not seen such bird on the above photographs : Gopesh 21-May-2018 00:17: I had seen some birds of black colour and ther wings look royal they are not more than 7-9 what is the name of these birds. Legs, feet are pink-brown. A Cedar Waxwing is bigger than a sparrow but smaller than a robin. LeConte's Sparrow: Small sparrow, brown-streaked back, brown-streaked gray nape, pale gray underparts with streaks on sides, pale yellow breast. On closer inspection it is quite attractive with its blue-grey head and breast, light and dark brown streaky back, brown streaked flanks and pink legs. Head is flat with brown stripes. House sparrow. Dunnock. Female Red-winged Blackbird: As one of the most common, widespread, and numerous birds in North America, little is done to protect red-winged blackbirds from the effects of development. At first glance the Dunnock, also known as Hedge Sparrow or Hedge Accentor, looks like a dull sleek sparrow. Similar looking birds to Dark-eyed Junco: Spotted Towhee Adult male, Black Phoebe Adult (Northern) Similar Species to Dark-eyed Junco, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Photos comparing this bird species with similar or confusing species, including captions that point out specific differences to help confirm identification. 20 birds to spot in your garden.