* 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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