Color Markers
Color Markers
Many researchers use color markers along with federal bands to allow them to identify an individual bird at a distance. Color markers can be spotted by members of the general public and reported to the Bird Banding Lab, who will send the data to the bander and send the finder more information on the original banding.
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Identifying Unusual Bands
Most of the bands found on birds other than federal bands and auxiliary markers should not be reported to the Bird Banding Laboratory. The exception are bands from foreign banding schemes. Foreign and other bands are listed here with a general indication of where they can be reported.
About Auxiliary Markers
Many researchers use other auxiliary (color leg bands, neck collars, radio transmitters, flags and tags) markers along with federal bands to allow them to identify an individual bird at a distance. To use any of these auxiliary markers researchers need to have federal banding permits and additional marking authorization. See examples of common auxiliary markers below.