Cornell Lab of Ornithology

You many want to become a better bird identifier for several reasons: 1. Know your backyard birds, 2. Be able to bird on your own, 3.  Help with Community Science bird counts. You can build your skills and learn the basics of bird identification with the 4 Key steps: 

Cool video on the 4 keys to bird identification

“Dedicated to advancing the understanding and protection of the natural world, the Cornell Lab joins with people from all walks of life to make new scientific discoveries, share insights, and galvanize conservation action.”  

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eBird

eBird is a FREE app maintained and managed by Cornell University's Lab of Ornithology.  It is an easy way to record your bird sightings on your phone, or computer, so you always have your "list" at your fingertips.  And because the information collected in eBird is used for a multitude of research projects, know that every time you record a bird sighting in eBird, you are contributing to citizen science. In fact, eBird is the largest citizen science project in the world.  Learn More

Sibley Birds V2 app. 

Sibley V2 is a great tool for side-by-side comparison between similar species. "The app based on the Sibley Guide to Birds includes all of the content in the printed guide as well as over 2800 audio recordings, additional text, complete seasonal status data for every species in every state and province, hundreds of searchable criteria, and much more."

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Courses: 

“Whether you’re newly curious about what you’re hearing in your backyard, an avid birder with a life list to tend, or a budding ornithologist, Bird Academy’s team of biologists, educators, and designers are here to help you learn. Enjoy!”  Learn More

Larkwire is a game that helps you learn to i.d. bird calls and songs in a fun way. Larkwire bird sound game Learn More

"Only BirdsEye gives you the info you need to know about what's actually around you, wherever you are."  Learn More