Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Bird Glossary

A B C D E F G H I J L M N P R S T U V W
Titlesort icon Body
Echolocation

A process of navigating that uses reflected sound and is most often associated with bats...

eclipse colouration

eclipse colouratin. definition , a seasonal reversion to an earlier colouration, usually similar to the female, Mainly found in drakes.

Elliptical

Egg shape equally rounded at both ends and broadest in the middle. 

Eye Line

A line of feathers in front of and behind the eye.

Eye Ring

Pale-coloured feathers that encircle the eye.

Eyebrow

A line of feathers above the eye.

Eyelid

A skin-fold covering the eye.

Eyeshine

The shine that is present in the eyes of various birds (nightjars, owls and other...

Eyestripe

Stripe through the eye.