The federal band numbers on a recaptured Northern Saw-whet Owl at the Willistown Conservation Trust, Banding station at Rushton Woods Preserve, Pennsylvania. This owl was originally banded in Thunder Bay Ontario.
I have a federal permit to band birds. How do I order bands?
If you already have a federal permit or sub permit to band birds, sign in to the Bander Portal to order bands and/or confirm bands as received.
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I found (or killed) a bird with a band or color marker around its leg. What do I do?
How do I get a certificate of appreciation after reporting a banded bird?
Does banding hurt birds?
What are the ethics and responsibilities of Bird Banders?
Who can band birds?
How do I obtain a federal bird banding permit?
How do I renew or modify my existing federal bird banding permit?
How do I submit bird banding and/or bird recapture data?
What functions are available in the Bander Portal for bird banders?
How can I get bird banding and encounter data, and longevity records, from the Bird Banding Laboratory?
The federal band numbers on a recaptured Northern Saw-whet Owl at the Willistown Conservation Trust, Banding station at Rushton Woods Preserve, Pennsylvania. This owl was originally banded in Thunder Bay Ontario.
An American Woodcock receives its USGS metal band at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
An American Woodcock receives its USGS metal band at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) student Austin Bergerson attaching a coded metal band to the leg of red-throated loon (Gavia stellata).
Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) student Austin Bergerson attaching a coded metal band to the leg of red-throated loon (Gavia stellata).

Female Southwestern Willow Flycatcher with colorful bands in 2019 on the upper San Luis Rey River. The bird was originally banded as a nestling by USGS biologist Scarlett Howell on the upper San Luis Rey River in July 2017.
Female Southwestern Willow Flycatcher with colorful bands in 2019 on the upper San Luis Rey River. The bird was originally banded as a nestling by USGS biologist Scarlett Howell on the upper San Luis Rey River in July 2017.
USGS scientists attach small metal bands, each with its own ID, to the ankles of adult waterfowl to identify where the animal was caught. When it is re-captured later in its migration, researchers can use that information to determine how far the animal traveled.
USGS scientists attach small metal bands, each with its own ID, to the ankles of adult waterfowl to identify where the animal was caught. When it is re-captured later in its migration, researchers can use that information to determine how far the animal traveled.
Adult Iiwi being banded at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii
Adult Iiwi being banded at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii

by Susan Haig, Wildlife Ecologist
The kit contains over 600 pieces and was used at the Bird Banding Laboratory at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Maryland.
Object ID: USGS-000219
The kit contains over 600 pieces and was used at the Bird Banding Laboratory at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Maryland.
Object ID: USGS-000219
Foundational science in flight—USGS bird programs support conservation, culture, and a thriving U.S. economy
The U.S. Geological Survey Bird Banding Laboratory: an integrated scientific program supporting research and conservation of North American birds
Related
I found (or killed) a bird with a band or color marker around its leg. What do I do?
How do I get a certificate of appreciation after reporting a banded bird?
Does banding hurt birds?
What are the ethics and responsibilities of Bird Banders?
Who can band birds?
How do I obtain a federal bird banding permit?
How do I renew or modify my existing federal bird banding permit?
How do I submit bird banding and/or bird recapture data?
What functions are available in the Bander Portal for bird banders?
How can I get bird banding and encounter data, and longevity records, from the Bird Banding Laboratory?
The federal band numbers on a recaptured Northern Saw-whet Owl at the Willistown Conservation Trust, Banding station at Rushton Woods Preserve, Pennsylvania. This owl was originally banded in Thunder Bay Ontario.
The federal band numbers on a recaptured Northern Saw-whet Owl at the Willistown Conservation Trust, Banding station at Rushton Woods Preserve, Pennsylvania. This owl was originally banded in Thunder Bay Ontario.
An American Woodcock receives its USGS metal band at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
An American Woodcock receives its USGS metal band at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) student Austin Bergerson attaching a coded metal band to the leg of red-throated loon (Gavia stellata).
Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) student Austin Bergerson attaching a coded metal band to the leg of red-throated loon (Gavia stellata).

Female Southwestern Willow Flycatcher with colorful bands in 2019 on the upper San Luis Rey River. The bird was originally banded as a nestling by USGS biologist Scarlett Howell on the upper San Luis Rey River in July 2017.
Female Southwestern Willow Flycatcher with colorful bands in 2019 on the upper San Luis Rey River. The bird was originally banded as a nestling by USGS biologist Scarlett Howell on the upper San Luis Rey River in July 2017.
USGS scientists attach small metal bands, each with its own ID, to the ankles of adult waterfowl to identify where the animal was caught. When it is re-captured later in its migration, researchers can use that information to determine how far the animal traveled.
USGS scientists attach small metal bands, each with its own ID, to the ankles of adult waterfowl to identify where the animal was caught. When it is re-captured later in its migration, researchers can use that information to determine how far the animal traveled.
Adult Iiwi being banded at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii
Adult Iiwi being banded at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii

by Susan Haig, Wildlife Ecologist
The kit contains over 600 pieces and was used at the Bird Banding Laboratory at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Maryland.
Object ID: USGS-000219
The kit contains over 600 pieces and was used at the Bird Banding Laboratory at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Maryland.
Object ID: USGS-000219