Bird Study Merit Badge
Explore bird ecology, learn field identification techniques, master optics use, and study bird behavior through observation and documentation to earn this merit badge.
What you'll do
- Birds & the Environment Explain the need for bird study and why birds are useful indicators of the quality of the environment.
- 2. Bird Anatomy Show that you are familiar with the terms used to describe birds by doing the following:
- 3. Optics & Gear Demonstrate that you know how to properly use and care for binoculars, a spotting scope, or a monocular.
- Using a Field Guide Demonstrate that you know how to use a bird field guide.
At a glance
- Requirements
- 13
- Category
- Natural Science
- Eagle Required
- No
- Updated
- July 29, 2026