Cornell Lab of Ornithology Waterfowl ID: #1 The Basics

About this book

Waterfowl can be identified by using information about size, shape, colour pattern, markings, behaviour, habitat, range and calls. All clues are important, but by far the most important things to concentrate on for this group are shape and colour pattern. And of the colour patterns, the most important is to look for the white. This three-part series of guides addresses a unique identification system, developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Waterfowl ID Basics teaches users how to make sense of waterfowl. By learning the simple techniques taught in this guide, users are able to sort waterfowl by shape into subcategories for easier ID and to make quick identifications based on flashes of white that they see at a distance.

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The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. Its hallmarks are scientific excellence and technological innovation to advance the understanding of nature and to engage people of all ages in learning about birds and protecting the planet.