Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter
Here we present photographs, songs, videos, identification tips, maps, and
life history information for North American birds.
User's note added 18 June 2002: We caution users against use of on-the-fly
translator sites, as they introduce
modifications and distortions of the text.
Please cite this page as:
Gough, G.A., Sauer, J.R., Iliff, M. Patuxent Bird Identification
Infocenter. 1998. Version 97.1. Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD.
http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/framlst/infocenter.html
This page is a composite of the efforts of many people who
have donated photographs, songs, and other information.
The photographs, videos and songs are used with permission of the authors.
They have provided permission for viewing images and playing the sound files in conjunction with use of this website,
but permission must be obtained for other uses of the files. Please do not copy photographs, videos or songs without their permission!
Contact information is valid at time of posting.
- For a list of photographers click here.
- For a list of recordists click here.
- For a list of videographers click here.
Last updated on December 28, 2000. Want more
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Loons
Grebes
Albatrosses
Shearwaters
Storm-Petrels
Tropicbirds
Boobies
Pelicans
Cormorants
Anhinga
Frigatebirds
Herons
Ibis
Stork
New World Vultures
Flamingo
Waterfowl
Eagles, Kites & Hawks
Falcons
Chachalaca
Grouse
Quail
Rails
Limpkin
Cranes
Plovers
Oystercatchers
Stilt & Avocet
Jacana
Sandpipers
Jaegers, Gulls & Terns
Auks
Doves
Parakeet
Cuckoos
Barn-Owls
Owls
Goatsuckers
Swifts
Hummingbirds
Trogons
Kingfishers
Woodpeckers
Flycatchers
Shrikes
Vireos
Jays & Crows
Larks
Swallows
Chickadees & Titmice
Verdin
Bushtit
Nuthatches
Creeper
Wrens
Dipper
Bulbul
Kinglets
Gnatcatchers
Thrushes
Wrentit
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Starling
Wagtails & Pipits
Waxwings
Phainopepla
Olive Warbler
Warblers
Tanagers
Towhees & Sparrows
Grosbeaks & Buntings
Blackbirds & Orioles
Finches
Old World Sparrows