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Bird Egg Identification

An American oystercatcher watches over her eggs

Whether walking through a forest or looking out your kitchen window, your bird-watching efforts can be enhanced when you learn to identify birds' eggs. Upon first glance, color might be the obvious characteristic, but size, shape, texture, the number of eggs in a nest and even the sheen of the shell… read more

Bird Egg Identification Articles & Videos

North American Bird Identification by Eggs
By understanding a few simple facts about North American bird eggs, you will find it easy to identify the different types, whether observing them in the wild or in window nest boxes. read more
Bird Identification by Egg
Stumble upon a nest or a stray egg in the woods or in your yard, and the curious among us wonder what bird might be responsible. Discovering the source of an egg is easier if you use a few key identifiers. read more