USGS Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is the Breeding Bird Survey?

Answer:

The Breeding Bird Survey is a cooperative effort using over 2,000 skilled amateur and professional ornithologists to collect information on the North American bird population. This program was transferred to the Biological Resources Discipline (BRD) from the Fish and Wildlife Service. Survey data enables us to measure bird population changes.

Source of this FAQ:
http://biology.usgs.gov/pub_aff/faq.html

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