Identification

IDENTIFICATION

The Marabou Stork, Leptoptilos crumeniferus, is a large wading bird in the stork family. It breeds in Africa south of the Sahara, occurring in both wet and arid habitats, often near human habitation.

Bird Identification Basics

Learning to identify birds is a challenge . A field guide is a must as is a decent pair of binoculars. The best way to learn to identify birds is from an experienced birdwatcher. Many local Audubon societies offer field trips which are excellent for learning birds. After you learn how to identify a few birds, identifying otherswill be easier. Check the links on this page for more information and help.

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Bird Field Guides

North America

The Sibley Guide to Birds
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America
A Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern and Central North America
A Field Guide to Western Birds
The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds: Eastern and Western Editions
Stokes Field Guide to Birds: Eastern and Western Editions
Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology Online Field Guide

Africa, Australasia, Asia, Antarctica

See A Guide to Field Guides Part 1

Central and South America,United Kingdom and Europe, Pacific Islands

See a Guide to Field Guides Part 2

A Guide to Not Mis-Identifying Birds
Bird Identification Questions for Europe
Ducks at a Distance
Feather Quest (feather identification)
Gull Identification Website
Hummingbird Identification
ID of Ducks by Wing Plumage
Identifying Wild Birds
Online Identification Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe
Patuxent Bird ID Center- North American Birds
Patuxent Bird Quiz
Seabird Identification
Tools for Learning about Birds
Waterfowl of the World
Waterfowl Identification
Whatbird