With so many, it is hard to tell them apart. Compare the size to a bird that you know e.g., Sparrow Size, Robin Size, Crow Size, or Duck Size. S ight Think of colours and markings. Look for general body colour and distinctive markings and colours such as wing bars, stripes on the chest, tail, or back. S hape Look for distinctive shapes of the bird's beak, neck, wings, body and legs.
Site also includes the broader idea of location in Canada.
Most bird field guides cover large parts of Canada and the United States. Many species of birds live only in restricted ranges. Make sure that you check on the distribution map in your field guide to see if your bird lives in your region. A student in Edmonton is not likely to see a Cardinal but a student in Toronto may see several in a day. S ound Most species of birds have a distinctive call or song that only their species sings.