Bird Identification Articles & Videos

• Northeast Bird Identification

  Many of the birds that live in the northeastern United States are residents of this region year round despite the hardship of winter. Some of these birds have distinguishing features and/or behavior that can help in their identification. read more

• Online Bird Identification

  Bird watching continues to be one of the favorite pastimes of many people. There are many different kinds of birds, and knowing how to watch them in their natural habitat can provide interesting insights into how they live, take care of the… read more

• Northern Bird Identification

  Several species of birds in the United States have the word "northern" in their names. Despite this directional term, these birds are not necessarily all inhabitants of the northern part of the nation. read more

• North Carolina Bird Identification

  If you are bird watching in North Carolina, you have the potential to view as many as 437 different species of birds, according to Birding.com. The many different ecosystems of North Carolina, including coastal shoreline, coastal plains and… read more

• Bird Identification for Kids

  Bird watching is an excellent activity for kids to engage in, but kids will have a difficult time trying to match a particular bird they see to a picture in a comprehensive bird guide. They need to focus on significant aspects of the bird f… read more

• California Water Bird Identification

  The California Birds Record Committee currently lists more than 600 bird species in the state. Only the most experienced birdwatcher could identify every one. However, by narrowing it down to the aquatic species and keeping an eye open for… read more

• Louisiana Bird Identification

  Some 459 species of birds comprise the Louisiana bird checklist, according to Wildbirds.com. With a number of varied ecosystems such as swamplands and coastal regions, the state offers a bird watcher the chance to see a diverse bird populat… read more

• Bird Feather Identification

  Chancing upon a bird feather on the ground can be a tantalizing experience. Ethereal souvenirs from the skyway, these shed feathers offer some clues to their source, and are a way of identifying even species rarely spotted in the flesh. read more

• Florida Birds Identification Guide

  Florida is a great state for birders and anyone who appreciates wildlife: Set at the far southeastern toe of the continental United States, its habitats range from pinewoods to prairie to mangrove forest. Especially to the south, Florida fe… read more

• Bird Banding Identification

  According to the U.S. Department of the Interior, bird banding is a universal technique used to study the movement, survival and behavior of birds. Banding is an important conservation tool. Both individuals and organizations may apply for… read more

• Australian Bird Identification

  The birdwatcher in Australia has a good problem on their hands. There is such a huge selection of species to look for that it may take some time to decide which ones to pursue. Australia is home to birds that never take to the skies as well… read more

• Northwest Bird Identification

  The Pacific Northwest of North America encompasses a rugged and highly diverse region extending from the Pacific coasts of southeastern Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and northern California, inland to the Rocky Mountains. Thi… read more

• Missouri Bird Identification

  The Audubon Society of Missouri has a checklist of 428 bird species that are found in Missouri. While many of these birds breed in the Show Me State and stay year-round, many others pass through on their way north or south. Other birds will… read more

• California Bird Identification

  With habitats ranging from the arid oven of Death Valley to the lush and green redwood forest, California is home to a wide variety of animal life, including birds. Making a position bird identification is a matter of noting bird characteri… read more

• Information on Coast Bird Identification

  Some of the greatest concentrations of avian life occur on the world's ocean coasts. These dramatic boundaries between land and sea attract birds because of abundant food, inaccessible nesting and roosting sites in the form of seacliffs and… read more

• Pennsylvania Bird Identification

  According to numbers cited by the Pennsylvania Game Commission website, there are reports of as many as 430 species of birds in the state. This large number represents almost half of all known bird species that inhabit North America, making… read more

• Backyard Bird Identification

  Observing birds in our backyards is a popular activity. While most anyone can identify a cardinal or a robin, many birds may be unfamiliar. With more than 800 species of birds in the United States, a little help may be needed to figure just… read more

• Sea Bird Identification

  The seaside is a great destination for bird watchers. The ocean is home to many varieties of birds. Although most anyone can identify a pelican, there are lots of gulls and waders that will be unfamiliar to many people except to seasoned bi… read more

• Identification of America Birds

  Birds are a source of enjoyment for many people. Bird watching is a popular sport in the United States that is practiced by many. While bird watching, a species may be observed that you have never seen before. When this happens, the easiest… read more

• New Jersey Bird Identification

  New Jersey may be small, but the diversity of its wildlife habitats presents the bird watcher a prime environment in which to observe and identify birds. In fact, the World Series of Birding has been held in the shore community of Cape May… read more

• Alabama Bird Identification

  The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website lists 420 species of birds that birdwatchers have a chance to glimpse in the state. The list, composed by the Alabama Ornithological Society, features 178 species that bre… read more

• Frigate Bird Identification

  The frigatebird, also known as the man-of-war bird, is a large seabird, best identified by it's size, behavior, and location. Visitors to southern Florida and the Florida Keys stand a good chance of seeing this magnificent bird in it's nati… read more

• Minnesota Bird Identification

  Minnesota has 314 species of birds that either live in the state or are regular visitors to it, according to the Birding-Minnesota website. More species of birds are accidental to Minnesota's prairies, lakes and woodlands. This means that b… read more

• Wild Bird Identification Guide

  Spending time outdoors watching birds is an enjoyable pastime. It is even more satisfying when you can put a name to some strange bird you've just seen. Although most of us are familiar with the birds around our house, a trip to the country… read more

• Michigan Bird Identification

  Michigan is home to a respectable 414 different bird species, and with its variety of habitats and wide open spaces, it makes a good place for bird watching in the northern United States. For the amateur or novice birder, making an identifi… read more

• Montana Bird Identification

  A birdwatcher in the state of Montana has as many as 423 separate species of birds that she may encounter, according to the Montana Audubon website. If you were to go into the field with binoculars, a notebook, a reliable field guide and a… read more

• Wisconsin Bird Identification

  Wisconsin enjoys a beautiful diversity of landscapes: the sometimes sandy, sometimes rocky shores of two Great Lakes; gently-rolling glacial prairie and hardwood forest; sandy pine and oak savannas; marshes, swamps, bogs, and lakes; and the… read more

• Texas Bird Identification

  Bird-watching is a fun way to get out into the outdoors and enjoy wildlife. Texas is home to over 600 different species of birds, including some unusual desert and tropical types. Identifying these birds requires a good pair of binoculars a… read more

• Indiana Winter Bird Identification

  Indiana is known for its farmland, but it has an abundance of bird habitats, including sandy dunes on Lake Michigan, wetlands, deep woods and the Ohio River basin. The weather varies greatly between the northern and southern areas of the st… read more

• New England Bird Identification

  The New England states are home to many species of birds, some of which migrate south in the winter and others that remain year-round. While some of these birds are identifiable by their colors, people may recognize a few by their behavior.… read more

• Fieldfare Bird Identification

  The fieldfare resembles the American robin and is a member of the thrush family. It is an accidental visitor to North America and lives mainly in England, Ireland, Greenland and Siberia, as well as central and southerly portions of Europe. read more

• Brown Bird Identification

  Brown is a common color in birds. The color allows a bird to better hide from prey by blending into its surroundings. read more

• Bird Identification Tools

  Bird watching is a fascinating hobby as well as a fun educational activity. Birds can be identified with the naked eye, but it helps if you have at least a pair of binoculars and a bird book. read more

• Bird Identification in the East

  Bird watching in the east is a popular activity because of the great diversity of bird life present in the region. This is partly because of a rich and diverse forest habitat that covers most of the region. To add to the diversity, don't fo… read more

• Bird Identification: Hawks

  There are several species of hawks that live in the United States. These large birds of prey are important to the ecology of the regions they live in, capturing and eating rodents, snakes and insects. read more

• Bird Identification: Sparrows

  Members of the sparrow family exist throughout North America. They are small birds, between 4 and 7 inches long and weighing less than 2 ounces. They have generally short tails, and are often described as looking plump. Sparrows are classif… read more

• Orange Bird Identification

  There are no entirely orange birds in North America. However, a handful of birds do have orange feathers on parts of their bodies. These birds are identifiable by the orange that may exist on their wings, breast, head, sides or tail. One co… read more

• Red Head Bird Identification

  Some species of birds in North America have heads covered with red feathers. This feature is one of the keys used to identify the birds. The shape of the head, other markings, and sometimes the bird's behavior also aid in correctly recogniz… read more

• Northern Waterthrush Bird Identification

  The northern waterthrush is a songbird that inhabits northern portion of the United States and much of Canada. It eats insects, small fish and invertebrates such as snails. It is identifiable by its markings, behavior and song. read more

• Bird Identification Guide

  In 2006, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated a total of more than 48 million birders in the United States, accounting for more than 21 percent of the general population. Bird identification is an essential part of birding and may… read more

• Bird Identification: Oriole

  The three most prominent orioles in the United States are the Baltimore oriole, the Bullock's oriole and the orchard oriole. These orioles are a combination of black and orange for the most part, have rounded tails and pointed wings and fly… read more

• Raven Bird Identification

  The raven is a bird that belongs to the family Corvidae, a grouping that also includes crows and jays. The raven is a large bird and a strong flier, capable of riding thermal updrafts. It has gained a reputation for being among the smartest… read more

• Bird Wing Identification

  Sometimes we're lucky enough to observe birds close at hand---around a feeder, for example---in which case identification is relatively easy, as long as you've got a good field guide. Most of the time, however, the birds we see around us ar… read more

• Birding Identification

  According to the All About Birds website, more than 800 different bird species live in the United States and Canada. Even with a detailed field guide to the birds in a specific area, a person faces a tall order when it comes to identifying… read more

• Information on Bird Identification

  The bird watcher will use various ways to identify an unknown bird when one is encountered while in the field. These methods of bird identification are dependent on the person's ability to observe various aspects of the bird and use these o… read more

• About Sea Gulls

  The term sea gull is a misnomer as the shore birds that this describes are actually simply called gulls. In essence, a gull that makes its way out to sea in search of a meal or during a migration can be called a sea gull but these hardy bir… read more

• Bird Identification Information

  The experienced bird watcher has a variety of tools at her disposal which allow her to make an identification of a particular specimen. These tools are utilized in such a way that the bird watcher can look at a subject and quickly go throug… read more

• Bobwhite Quail Facts

  The bobwhite quail is a bird that resembles a smallish chicken in size and shape. It is a ground dwelling bird of the eastern United States that is hunted by sportsmen in many regions. Bobwhites live in forest clearings, fields and along th… read more