# Editorial Policy
Fly Aviary publishes bird-identification and bird-watching content for readers who want practical, easy-to-understand information about birds.
This editorial policy explains how we approach accuracy, sourcing, updates, and corrections.
## Our purpose
The purpose of Fly Aviary is to help readers better understand birds and bird identification. Our content is designed for general education and should not be treated as professional wildlife, veterinary, legal, or scientific advice.
We focus on topics such as:
– Bird identification features
– Bird families and species groups
– Regional and habitat-based bird guides
– Bird behavior, diet, nesting, migration, and conservation context
– Beginner-friendly bird-watching guidance
## How we create content
When preparing articles, we aim to make information clear, practical, and useful for real readers. Articles may include:
– Plain-language explanations
– Identification tips
– Comparison tables
– Habitat and range notes
– Links to relevant internal guides
– References to authoritative bird and conservation resources where appropriate
We avoid intentionally misleading claims and do not present unsupported guesses as facts.
## Sources we prefer
Bird information should be checked against credible sources whenever possible. Preferred source types include:
– Ornithology and bird-conservation organizations
– Museum, university, or government wildlife resources
– Recognized bird databases and field-guide publishers
– Conservation-status references
– Official park, wildlife, or environmental agencies
Examples of source types include Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Audubon, eBird, Birds of the World, IUCN, government wildlife agencies, and similar reputable references.
## Accuracy limits
Bird identification is not always simple. Some species look similar, and appearance can vary by region, age, sex, season, lighting, and molt stage.
For that reason, readers should use Fly Aviary as a helpful starting point, not as the only source for difficult identifications. When identification matters, we encourage readers to consult field guides, expert birders, local birding groups, or authoritative bird databases.
## Corrections and updates
We may update articles when we find:
– Outdated taxonomy or naming
– Incorrect range or habitat information
– Weak or missing sourcing
– Unclear identification guidance
– Broken links or missing images
– Reader-reported corrections that can be verified
If you believe an article contains an error, please contact us through the Contact page with the article URL and details of the correction.
## Images and illustrations
Images are used to support bird learning and identification. When an image is intended to identify an exact species, it should be accurate, relevant, and appropriately licensed or attributed where required.
Illustrations, diagrams, or generated visuals may be used for educational explanations, but they should not be presented as documentary proof of a species unless reviewed and clearly appropriate.
## Advertising and affiliate disclosure
Fly Aviary may display advertising or contain affiliate links. Advertising relationships do not determine our editorial conclusions. If affiliate links are used, they should be disclosed in a way that is visible and understandable to readers.
## Contact
For corrections, feedback, or questions about this policy, please use the Contact page.