[NatureNS] Bird acronyms

Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:00:44 -0400
From: Doug Linzey <naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca>
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> I was reading a programming book today and it had a couple of bird
> watching acronyms in it.
> They are:
> LBB and  GISS
>  
> I can tell him that LBB is lesser black-backed but the GISS has me 
> stumped.   Anyone?

LBB = little brown bird
GIS = general impression and shape

Both terms have to do with identification of species. The former, anyone 
can do. The latter comes with experience and helps limit the mental 
checklist to a reasonable number of possibilities.

Doug (watching a Downy WP outside my window right now) Lizney

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