While photography can be very helpful in identifying birds, the art of illustration remains a way to accurately depict a species, and ensure that traits particular to any given species are made evident, which is important to ensure a scientifically accurate identification of species. It's true for any scientific identification guide. While many offer comprehensive identification through the use of photographs, those guides which offer illustrations seem to have a softened, human touch that makes them very enjoyable. Yay science! Yay Art! Yay blending science with art!
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