Birding Basics (7)
Introduction to birding. Describes basic aspects of birding for readers unfamiliar with this exciting hobby. Millions enjoy observing wild birds and the number of birders grows every year.

Types of Birds (48)
Describes the different types of birds according to taxonomic categories within Class Aves - the birds. Describes the different orders of birds, as well as different avian families,especially those within Order Passeriformes - the family of birds with the most species. Several individual species are profiled as well.

Birding Supplies (19)
Provides overview of essential birding supplies. Describes basic birding equipment and some optional birding equipment. Gives general advice to beginning birders for obtaining birding gear.

Bird Photos (10)
Galleries of bird photos organized by different types of birds.

Attracting Wild Birds (6)
Describes methods to attract wild birds. Birders can entice wild birds in many ways, such as with bird feeders, birdhouses, birdbaths, and bird-friendly gardens.

Identifying Wild Birds (7)
Describes some basic techniques for identifying wild birds in the field. Beginners can become proficient identifying wild birds by focusing on some general physical markers and behaviors. Identifying wild birds involves observations of a bird’s size, shape, markings, flight pattern, foraging behavior. These cues and others reveal a bird’s identity.

Finding Wild Birds (10)
Advises the beginning birder how to find wild birds. Describes common places to find wild birds including general bird habitats. Suggests ideas for birdwatching vacations. Encourages birders to practice good birdwatching ethics and etiquette.

Connect With Birders (6)
Describes different ways that birders can connect with others interested in birding. Lists some of the online organizations and hotlines that birders use to share exciting recent observations. Describes some of the many popular birding organizations that beginners can join.

Help Save Wild Birds (7)
Wild bird species around the world face many threats including loss of habitat, pollution, over-harvesting, and climate change. Fortunately, citizens can help save wild birds at home and abroad by making informed consumer choices, contributing to conservation organizations, and petitioning their government representatives.

Birds and the Law (7)
Describes some of the laws pertaining to wild birds in the United States. A variety of international, national, and state treaties, laws, and regulations pertain to wild birds including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Endangered Species Act.

Bird Glossary (11)
Provides definitions for common bird-related terms and birding jargon. The glossary is intended to be used as a reference tool for the beginning birder. Familiarity with common birding terms, including anatomical and plumage terms, will greatly aid the beginner in learning to identify birds in the field.