How to identify a bird while watching them ?
1. Categorize the bird. There are 8 different categories that they can go into. As soon as you see the bird you should try to put it into on of these categories. The 8 categories are: o Ducks and duck-like birds Gulls and terns Long-legged waders Shorebirds and small waders Fowl-like birds Birds of prey Flycatchers Warblers 2. Size matters. You should pay attention to how big or small the bird is. You can use size relativity to get a general idea. Size relativity refers to being bigger or smaller than a sparrow, robin, crow, or pigeon, per say. 3. Study silhouettes. The silhouette is an important part of identifying it. When it is flying and you can’t see all of the details, just pay attention to its body, beak, tail, and legs. Ask yourself these questions: o Is the body short or long? Narrow or plump? Is its beak fine, long, or short and stout? Is it dagger-shaped, hooked, or straight? Is the bird’s tail rounded, square, pointed, or forked? Are its legs short or long? Do the wings loo
