Mini-Tutorial: Basic Bird Identification

Denis Kania reviews basic bird identification skills, with plenty of useful images to demonstrate his points. His first recommendation: use field guides to prepare for birds that could be in your area. Once you're out birding, take note of:
~Bird topography
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~Relative size (sparrow-, robin-, or crow-sized)
~Bill structure and color
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~Overall body structure
~Color patterns
~Behavior
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How I wish I'd had this tutorial when I was a beginning birder! This video is excellent for the casual backyard birder or anyone who wants to increase their enjoyment in watching birds.