General information
Apart from the pages describing individual bird species (accessible via the numbers of family groups in the header above), we have compiled more general information that is described on various pages. At present, information is available on the following topics:
| Passerines vs. non-passerines | Explanation of the differences between the two orders |
| Glossary | Explanation of terms used on these pages |
| Plumage and body parts | Explanation of the plumage and body parts of birds |
| Lists of bird species | Index of bird species observed by us |
| Wing loading | Explanation of the total mass to wing surface area ratio of birds |
| Family group table | Explanation of the way bird species/families are sorted into 26 family groups |
| Bonding rituals | Explanation of how birds interact with each other to strengthen ties in pairs and family clans |
| Nuptial flush | Description of some species' display of special features at the time of mating, possibly until egg-laying |
| Page structure | Explanation of the structure of the pages on individual bird speces |
| Thumbnails | Thumbnail images of birds for identification |
| Credits | Credits to contributors |
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Last updated:
Fri, 28 August 2026, 9:24 +00:00