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Bird Finder

By Ask A Biologist
Illustrated by Chris Richter

Tell us what you know about the bird and we'll help you find it. Start off by selecting only one of the following search options. Your results will be better if you only enter what you know about the bird and not guess.



About the artist: Chris Richter is a graphic designer from Charleston, S.C. His photographic typeface "Words of a Feather" consists of a variety of birds in different compositions based off the classic typeface, "Garamond."

Bird Range Map

Bird Finder Range

Our current collection of birds covers most of the southwest. The map above shows the range and depth of species coverage you can expect from our virtual aviary.

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