Bird Identification

The takeaway: Cornell’s eBird Taxonomy is a prominent bird classification system. It was recently updated–and some of the changes may be pertinent to your birding journey. The Cornell Lab of Orni

The takeaway: Birds not listed as endangered but also not seen in years are termed “lost”—and there are global efforts to document these lost birds. These efforts have produced some incredible

The takeaway: New tech allows researchers to easily and affordably map the genomes of animals, and birds are no exception.  Every living thing–from you all the way down to the virus that makes you

The takeaway: Most animals you see have a clear genetic heritage: the mother and father were the same species. But in some cases, different species interbreed, creating a rare and often bizarre hybri

The takeaway: Weighing the difference between a FeatherSnap free and Premium subscription? Premium unlocks fascinating features that explain the world of birds in incredible detail. If you have a Fea

The takeaway: Highly trained ornithologists do more than just study birds–FeatherSnap’s staff ornithologist does everything from train AI models to answer customer questions. At the core of Feath

The takeaway: Bird bills vary by species, from wide flat bills to chisel-like bills and everything in between. These shapes impact diet–read to discover how. Different birds have evolved to have a

Bird song is one of nature’s most beautiful creations, and understanding it helps us ID birds. But how do birds sing? This blog explains more.

Takeaway: Ever seen a bird that seems to have lost many of its feathers? This could be molting, a natural process that helps birds stay healthy and fly efficiently. Feathers are crucial for birds as

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