Birding: Identification and Essentials of Field Workshop

This Online Certificate Course on Birding: Identification and Essentials of Field Workshop is specially designed to introduce participants to the exciting world of birds, their diversity, behaviour, and the techniques used in field observation. Whether you are a student, nature enthusiast, or someone curious about wildlife, this course is the perfect way to begin your journey into the world of birding. Lecture 1: Morphology and Identification 1. Introduction to Ornithology 2. Introduction to Class Aves 3. Morphology- Head, Body, Tail, Feet and all their types (and functions) 4. Families of Birds 5. Identification of birds on field Lecture 2: Anatomy, Nesting and Behavioural Ecology 1. Skeletal structure (helps to fly) and Respiratory System (helps to sing) 2. Types of Nests, Nest Making and Nesting behaviours 3. Innate vs Learned behaviour 4. Communication in Birds 5. Types of feeding behaviour (with examples of beaks) Lecture 3: Birding Essentials, Citizen Science Platforms and Career Guidance 1. Importance of Birds 2. Field Essentials for Birding (Equipments and Field guides) and 3. Dos and Don'ts of being on field 4. Citizen science Platforms for Birding 5. How to start Birding 6. Career and Job Opportunities