The Fundamentals of Bird Banding (Passerine) course is based on the North American Banding Council Passerine Banding Curriculum. The “classroom” style course provides instruction in fundamental aspects of small bird capture and handling, banding, and ageing-sexing techniques. It is intended to be combined with experiential learning and practice during subsequent banding operations. The is available online at the US Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center website.

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This course was developed with support from Environment Canada, North American Banding Council, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.