Bird Topography

Listing down few basic terminologies of bird topography that are mostly part of a bird’s name and descriptions in field guides. Knowing at least these topographic terms would help in better understanding of a bird’s appearance and its identification.

Bird Topography naturesbook.in
Bird Topography
Bird Topography naturesbook.in
Bird Topography
Bird Topography naturesbook.in
Bird Topography
  • bill 1.
  • lores 2.
  • forehead (front) 3.
  • crown 4.
  • supercilium 5.
  • ear coverts 6.
  • nape 7.
  • mantle 8.
  • back 9.
  • rump 10.
  • uppertail-coverts 11.
  • tail 12.
  • undertail-coverts 13.
  • vent 14.
  • toes 15.
  • tarsus 16.
  • belly 17.
  • flanks 18.
  • breast 19.
  • throat 20.
  • chin 21.