Written by: Ask A Biologist Illustrated by: Chris Richter Audio editor: Pierre Deviche
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Genus: a biology ranking between the family and the species that taxonomists use to classify living organisms... more
Habitat: the place where an animal or plant lives.
Species: typically a group of organisms that are so similar that they can interbreed (have offspring)... more
Tell us what you know about the bird and we'll help you find it. Here are a few steps to follow:
Review the examples of shape and habitat to make sure you know how best to filter these options.
Select one option to begin. Shape or habitat may be most helpful.
If there are too many results, continue adding options. Keep in mind that color is a challenging option to filter. Males can be different than females and juveniles can be different than adults. Color can also look different depending on time of day.