National Audubon Society

• The National Audubon Society has been teaching people about birds for over 100 years. They have chapters all over the United States and offer bird identification training at their camps and regional centers.
  
  

College Courses

• Many colleges and universities offer ornithology and bird identification courses to anyone interested in learning more about birds. The benefit of paying for college coursework is that you'll be learning from an experienced bird expert who has a deep understanding of the material.
  
  

Zoos

• Some zoos offer special training classes as part of a summer camp or adult education curriculum. Bird identification classes at the zoo provide the unique opportunity to practice identifying live birds from all over the world in a single afternoon.
  
  

Park Services

• State and national parks offer guided tours with knowledgeable rangers or volunteers who can teach you how to identify local birds. The U.S. National Park Service website has an advanced search feature that allows you to find parks that offer wildlife tours. Local and county parks may sponsor bird-watching events that include information on identification.
  
  

Libraries

• The library is full of books about ornithology and bird identification. The library is also ideal for anyone wishing to learn about bird identification who may not have the time or resources to take more in-depth classes. Often libraries offer programs on various subjects, which may include bird identification.