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    Taxonomic keys are decision trees used by scientists to identify unknown organisms. They work by presenting dichotomous choices at each step that rule out possibilities until only one matching identification remains. Users make choices based on observable characteristics that direct them through subsequent steps of the key until reaching the correct name. An example key is provided to identify 12 example birds by working through its hierarchical choices.

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    Taxonomic keys are decision trees used by scientists to identify unknown organisms. They work by presenting dichotomous choices at each step that rule out possibilities until only one matching identification remains. Users make choices based on observable characteristics that direct them through subsequent steps of the key until reaching the correct name. An example key is provided to identify 12 example birds by working through its hierarchical choices.

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    Taxonomic keys are decision trees used by scientists to identify unknown organisms. They work by presenting dichotomous choices at each step that rule out possibilities until only one matching identification remains. Users make choices based on observable characteristics that direct them through subsequent steps of the key until reaching the correct name. An example key is provided to identify 12 example birds by working through its hierarchical choices.

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    Kami Export - Name That Bird Handout

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    Deeana Karki (STUDENT)
    Taxonomic keys are decision trees used by scientists to identify unknown organisms. They work by presenting dichotomous choices at each step that rule out possibilities until only one matching identification remains. Users make choices based on observable characteristics that direct them through subsequent steps of the key until reaching the correct name. An example key is provided to identify 12 example birds by working through its hierarchical choices.

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    Taxonomic Keys

    Taxonomic keys, also called dichotomous keys are used to help scientists
    identify unknown specimens.

    Taxonomic keys are broken down into a series of steps. Each step presents two
    choices based on the possible characteristics of your unidentified organism.
    Each step eliminates possible organisms until one remains that matches all the
    characteristics of the unknown specimen.

    Starting at step 1, pick the choice offered that best matches your organism and
    proceed . After you make your choice you will be directed to another step.
    Continue to follow the directions given to you until you find the correct name.

    Ex: Use the key provided to identify the birds shown to you:

    #1. _______________________________

    #2. _______________________________

    #3. _______________________________

    #4. _______________________________

    #5. _______________________________

    #6. _______________________________

    #7. _______________________________

    #8. _______________________________

    #9. _______________________________

    #10. _______________________________

    #11. _______________________________

    #12. _______________________________
    “Name that Bird” Taxonomic Key

    1a. Bird has long yellow and white feathers… Bird of Paradise
    1b. Bird lacks long yellow and white feathers…go to 2

    2a. Bird has mostly green or blue color ……… go to 3


    2b. Bird lacks blue or green color…………….. go to 8

    3a. Bird has long neck…………………………Great Blue Heron


    3b. Bird has short or normal neck……………..go to 4

    4a. Bird has green feathers …………………… go to 5


    4b. Bird has no green feathers …………………go to 6

    5a. Bird is has a brown neck…….…………….. Green Heron


    5b. Bird is blue, green and red…………………. go to 7

    6a. Bird is blue and black………………………Indigo Bunting


    6b. Bird is blue and white ……………………..Blue Jay

    7a. Bird has a red belly………………………….Superb Starling


    7b. Bird has a very little red on its beak…………Purple Gallinule

    8a. Bird is short and chubby……………………. go to 9


    8b. Bird is large and long ……………………… go to 11

    9a. Bird has a yellow chest …………………….. Kookaburra


    9b. Bird has a “belted” chest……………………. go to 10

    10a. Bird has a brown belt across the chest……..Belted Kingfisher


    10b. Bird has a black belt across the chest……..Crocodile Bird

    11a. Bird has a long beak ……………………… go to 12.


    11b. Bird has a short beak and very long legs….. Secretary Bird

    12a. Bird is mostly white………………………… White Ibis


    12b. Bird is not white ……………………………. go to 13

    13a. Bird is brown………………………………. Limpkin


    13b. Bird is blue-gray…………………………… Great Blue Heron

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