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It’s easier to identify birds and communicate about them if you know the names of the different parts of a bird. For instance, it’s more effective to use the word “crest” to indicate the set of extra-long feathers on top of a Northern Cardinal’s head than to try to describe it.

The following illustration points out the basic parts of a bird. Because it’s a composite of many birds, it shouldn’t be confused with any actual bird.