Waterfowl Identification: The LeMaster Method

This application covers 27 North American waterfowl species, helping you make an ID by comparing the bill with a full-size image, or by observing body size and shape. For birds both in the hand or on the wing.

* Browse by bill or by name
Once your bird is selected:
* Tap between male & female
* Swipe from the view of the head to views of the birds in flight & wing patterns
* Tap any image to see it full screen

Adapted from the book WATERFOWL IDENTIFICATION: THE LeMASTER METHOD by Richard LeMaster - which has been used by wildlife experts to identify waterfowl in the field for over 25 years. Published in 1986 by Stackpole books (originally published by Scotch Game Call, Inc., and by Contemporary Books). Copyright 1986 by Richard LeMaster.