Birding Glossary
Being familiar with common birding terms and their definitions will help you enjoy birding with ease and expertise. This collection of terms is continuously updated to provide a valuable reference for both beginning and advanced birders. Here you can look up specific birding terms alphabetically, or check out the related vocabulary lists below for collections of terms relating to your favorite birds.
- Bird Vocabulary - A-B (25)
- Bird Vocabulary - C-D (26)
- Bird Vocabulary - E-G (33)
- Bird Vocabulary - H-K (17)
- Bird Vocabulary - L-M (19)
- Bird Vocabulary - N-O (17)
- Bird Vocabulary - P-R (22)
- Bird Vocabulary - S-T (30)
- Bird Vocabulary - U-Z (12)
Names of Baby Birds
Learn the fun and unique names for baby birds and learn tips for what to do when you see a squab, chick, hatchling, colt, peep, eyas and more.
Names of Groups of Birds
List of collective nouns for different groups of birds.
Baby Bird Glossary
All parents know that babies have a glossary all their own, and baby birds are no different. By understanding these basic terms related to baby wild birds, it is easier to identify them and to care for them appropriately.
Hummingbird Vocabulary
A list of bird glossary terms that apply specifically to hummingbirds, with hummingbird-related descriptions and links to more extensive definitions.
Penguin Vocabulary
You can recognize a penguin's walk, but can you talk a penguin's talk? These vocab words about penguins can help!
Raptor Vocabulary
Experienced birders will often use special terms when referring to birds of prey, and understanding this raptor vocabulary is essential to fully appreciating these magnificent birds.