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Identification Tools

Many of the plants in our collection have labels, but the animals and fungi that live here don’t. If you want to figure out what that thing is, try these helpful identification tools.

Merlin Bird ID

Answer a few simple questions about your bird observation and find out what species you’re most likely to encounter, offering photos, sounds and more information.

Dragonfly ID 

This app is a comprehensive and easy-to-use resource to find and identify dragonflies and damselflies across the U.S. and Canada.

Herps of NC 

This tool provides information about every species of amphibian and reptile found in North Carolina.

FloraQuest

FloraQuest ($7.99) connects you with everything you need to know about naturally occurring plants in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S.

Questions?

Please contact us at 919-668-1707 or GardensEducation@duke.edu.