* Bird Glossary
A glossary of important birding terms to help you understand the world of birding.
Albino  What does the term albino mean in birding? Read and find out! Anting  Learn what the term anting means in the birding world. Banding  What does the term Banding mean in birding? Read on and find out! Birds of Prey  A raptor is a bird of prey that feeds on other animals. They have keen senses and abilities that make them great hunters. Clutch  What does the term clutch mean in birding? Read here and find out! Diurnal  What does the term diurnal mean in birding? Read and find out! Dusting  What does the term Dusting mean in birding? Read and find out! Grit  What does the term Grit mean in birding? Read and find out! Hammock  What is a hammock in birding? Read and find out! How do Birds Navigate  Birds seem to know exactly where they are going when they are flying. It is almost as if they have their own flight plan. Have you ever wondered how birds have been able to stay on course without any complex equipment and technology that we have available? How Do Birds Sleep  Birds do actually sleep but in a very different way than humans do. Hummingbird Information  Hummingbirds are many birders´ favorite birds. They´re tiny and cute, have little wings that beat at an amazing speed, can hover, fly backwards, and love nectar. Hikers can often hang little nectar feeders at campsites and have flying companions to keep them company. Introduced Bird  What is an introduced bird in birding? Read and find out! Irruption  What is an irruption in birding? Read here and find out! Marking  What is marking in birding? Read and find out! Maxilla  What is a maxilla in birding? Read and find out! Migration  What is migration in birding terms? Read to find out! Mobbing  What does the term mobbing mean in birding? Read and find out! Molt  What does the term molt mean in birding? Read here to find out! Nocturnal  What does the term nocturnal mean in birding? Read and find out! Pecking Order  What does the term pecking order mean in birding? Read here to find out! Pigeon Racing  Did you know that pigeon racing is a very big sport? These pigeons, known as homing pigeons, are specially trained for this. Plumage  What does the term plumage mean in birding? Read here to find out! Population  What does the term population mean in birding? Read here to find out! Roost  What does the term roost mean in birding? Read here to find out! Sanctuary  What is a sanctuary in birding terms? Click here to find out! Smell  How do birds smell? Learn more about it! Stoop  What does the term stoop mean in birding? Learn more about it!
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