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Species Identification
 Websites presented in alphabetical order All About Birds 
 Information about bird watching, identification, and study of birds. Includes a "Bird Guide" that provides "ID tips, photos, maps, audio, [information on] habitat, behavior," and more. Also features a guide to selecting and using birding equipment, resources on bird conservation, and tips for attracting birds. From the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. http://www.allaboutbirds.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=1189 Topics: Animals, Birds, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jul 29, 2009 Checklist of Amphibian Species and Identification Guide: An Online Guide for the Identification of Amphibians in North America North of Mexico
This site provides a browsable "checklist of all amphibian species and subspecies currently recognized in North America north of Mexico" (with photographs and details for some). Salamanders, newts, frogs, and toads are briefly described in their adult phase; many entries include photos and range maps showing where a species is found. Includes an annotated list of amphibian and reptile identification websites. From the USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center. http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/herps/amphibid/amphibid.htm Topics: Animals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Science, Science Last updated May 27, 2006 eNature
This site contains thousands of field guides, "ZipGuides" (enter a ZIP code and get a free local wildlife guide), the service "ParkFinder" (national parks and wildlife refuges), birding information, native gardening information, and tips for creating a wildlife list to keep track of plants and animals you see in nature or in your own backyard. From the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). http://www.enature.com/ Topics: Animals, Birds, National Parks & Forests, Plants, Regions of the World, Science Last updated Jan 2, 2006 International Field Guides
This site provides a searchable database of citations to in-print and out-of-print "field guides for plants, animals, and other objects in North America and around the world. ... As used in this site, a field guide is a small, lightweight book used to identify plants, animals, or other objects." Also browsable by subject. Site created by Diane Schmidt, biology librarian at the Library of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. http://www.library.illinois.edu/bix/fieldguides/main.htm Topics: Animals, Plants Last updated Oct 5, 2009 Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management (ICWDM)
The ICWDM "attempts to consolidate existing and future information on integrated pest management (IPM) in wildlife damage management." Use the Wildlife Damage Inspection Decision Tree to identify the animal causing the damage and find solutions. Covers birds, carnivores, other mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and rodents (but not humans or insects). Also includes full text of a 1994 handbook, photos, news, lesson plans, learning games, glossary, and related resources. Founded by several professors. http://icwdm.org Topics: Animals, Home & Housing Last updated Jun 25, 2008 Natural History Notebooks/Carnets d'Histoire Naturelle
A collection of natural history notebooks covering 246 animal species, originally published in 1977-81 by the Canadian Museum of Nature. Entries include brief descriptions and black and white drawings by Charles Douglas, former chief illustrator for the museum. Browse by world map or by animal type. Includes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, endangered and extinct animals, and prehistoric life. Available in English and French. http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/ Topics: Animals, Arts and Humanities, Literature & Books, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts Last updated Mar 6, 2003 Regulatory Fish Encyclopedia (RFE)
The RFE was developed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help "officials and purchasers of seafood identify species substitution and economic deception in the marketplace." The site lists fish and other seafood by market, common, regional, scientific, and family names. Images of whole fish and market cuts are provided. Taxonomic (physical characteristics) and other scientific information is available for some species and market and consumer hazard notes are given where applicable.Searchable. http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/Product-SpecificInformation/Seafood/RegulatoryFishEncyclopediaRFE/default.htm Topics: Animals, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Sep 24, 2009 |
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