Book 31, Question 126
How can a bird’s silhouette help you name it?
Birdwatchers look at size and shape first, because colors can look different in shadow or bright light.
A bird with a long neck and long legs standing in a marsh might be a heron. A small round bird with a thin tail may be a wren. A chunky body with a short tail and a big head might point to an owl. The outline of a bird is called its silhouette.