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Articles   |   Ezine   |   Links   |   Birdwatching   Articles on Birdwatching   Tips for Wild Bird Identification There are many different techniques available to help with wild bird identification. However, almost every type of technique involves the use of a field guide or book about birds. When using a field guide for identification, there are many different ways to look up a particular bird. Birds can be identified by their location, size, color, habitat, behavior and song. When identifying a bird based on location it is helpful to have a field guide with a location chart. These charts can also be obtained through the Audubon Chapter or through your local State park. These location charts list birds that regularly seen in certain locations and can help a bird watcher narrow down the option for identification from over 10,200 species to just 200 to 3200 species. Birds can also be identified by their size. Most field guides do not list sizes in actual measurements, for example, seven inches long; rather they determine size by a comparison chart like "bigger than a robin". When attempting to identify a bird by its size, it is best to estimate the bird from beak to tail as opposed to just its body size. If you choose to identify a bird by its color, it's important to keep in mind that most field guides use the color of a bird's feet, legs and bill for identification. This system allows for greater detail and accuracy, plus, it is easier to differentiate a bird's color this way. Birds can also be identified by the habitat that they live in. Long-legged birds with pointed bills are good at fishing so this type of bird would most likely live near a pond or lake. Insect-eating birds will live by or in forests. Most field guides contain a list of birds by habitat to make identification easier. Identifying a bird by its behavior is the most difficult technique but it can also be the most accurate. Things to look for when attempting this type of identification include the bird's flight pattern, food searching pattern, and migration pattern. After observing a bird and noting it's patterns, you can then consult a field guide to identify its species and family. If you are new to bird watching and wild bird identification, it is best to get a field guidebook that contains pictures and descriptions so that you can use a variety of techniques until you find the one that works best for you.   Read More Articles - click here   Articles   |   Ezine   |   Links   |   Birdwatching

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