Bird Identification 101

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Introduction
Topography of a Bird

Constant Features

Plumage Variations
ID by Shape
ID by Color
ID by Location
ID by Specific Features

The Bill

Cone-shaped

Dagger-shaped

Curved

Hooked

Needle-like

Spatulate

Quiz on Bill Shapes

The Head

Eyering

Crown

Lores

Supercillium

Ear Patch (auricular)

Quiz on the Head
ID by Field Mark
ID by Behavior
ID by Gestalt
ID by Nests
ID by Ear
 

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ID by Specific Features

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In this section we are going to learn to ID a bird by specific features. These features are:

  • The Bill

  • The Head

  • The Body

  • Upperparts

  • Wings

  • Tail

  • Underparts

  • Wings in Flight

  • Shape

  • Primaries

  • Secondaries

  • Speculum

Next: The Bill
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