2008-07-19

How to Identify Birds Using Online Resources

How to Identify Birds Using Online Resources




While no online source can take the place of a good field guide, there are several places online where you can get help identifying birds. It helps if you have an idea of the bird's species and are merely looking to confirm it, but at least one site will help you start from scratch.


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Step1
Go to WhatBird at www.whatbird.com. Click on SearchBirds.


Step2
One by one, enter the attributes of the bird that you are trying to identify. Options include habitat, color, backyard feeder, bill length, readily eats, bill shape, location, shape, size, wing shape, and family.


Step3
Get more specific by entering information on the topics in the left-hand column. These include descriptions of basics, pattern, head, body, and flight .


Step4
Look at the species offered as possibilities until you find the one that matches the description of the bird you saw.




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