Glossary of Birding and Wild Bird Terminology
Provides definitions for common bird-related terms and birding jargon. The glossary is intended to be used as a reference tool for the beginning birder. Familiarity with common birding terms, including anatomical and plumage terms, will greatly aid the beginner in learning to identify birds in the field.
Mimics
Defines bird mimics.
Defines bird mimics.
Songbird
Defines the birding term songbird.
Defines the birding term songbird.
Warbler
Defines the common birding term "sparrow" used to describe a group of birds.
Defines the common birding term "sparrow" used to describe a group of birds.
Sparrow
Defines the common birding term "sparrow" used to describe a group of birds.
Defines the common birding term "sparrow" used to describe a group of birds.
Passerine
Defines the scientific term "Passerine" used to classify a group of birds.
Defines the scientific term "Passerine" used to classify a group of birds.
Flycatcher
Provides definition for the term "flycatcher" and describes this group of birds.
Provides definition for the term "flycatcher" and describes this group of birds.
Estuary
Describes this critical type of wetland habitat.
Describes this critical type of wetland habitat.