Cornell Lab Bird Academy: Hawk and Raptor Identification - Online Course

All the Raptors at Your Fingertips:

This comprehensive self-paced course covers all 34 species found in the continental U.S. and Canada, with Dr. Kevin McGowan, a professional orthinologist and world series birding champion.

• Discover raptor diversity—from vultures and eagles to kites and falcons


• Learn ID shortcuts with Kevin's Keys to ID videos and diagrams


• Build field skills with the powerful SnapID practice tool


• 16 Lessons
  
  

From the Course Instrctor:

"How many times have you seen a raptor on a fencepost or passing overhead and wondered what it was? Raptors are a great group of birds to learn because they're so visible on the landscape and so awe inspiring. I've packed all my identification tips and techniques into this course, along with a powerful training tool, so that next time you see a hawk, vulture, or kite fly by, you will be able to name it with confidence. Enjoy!"

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