Tag:amenity=bird_bath

amenity = bird_bath
Description
An artificial puddle where birds may bath, drink and cool themselves. Ideal for bird watching.
Group: Amenities
Used on these elements
Useful combination
min_height=* height=* colour=* support=* covered=* material=* species=*
See also
amenity=feeding_place amenity=game_feeding amenity=watering_place man_made=nesting_site natural=birds_nest
Wikidata
Q371452
Status: draft
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The tag amenity=bird_bath (alternatively spelled birdbath) can be used to map a place where birds may bath, drink and cool themselves. It is an artificial created puddle using a basin or shallow pond filled with water. Ideal for bird watching.

Tagging

The following sub-tags can be used to refine the feeding place:

• min_height=* if not standing on the ground, minimal height above ground level
• height=* maximal height
• colour=*
• support=* where is it mounted on
• covered=* whether it is protected from the elements
• material=* what is it made of

Possible mistakes

• name=Birdbath

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• name=Bird Bath

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• name=bird bath

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• man_made=bird_bath

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• amenity=birdbath

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See also

• amenity=feeding_place - a place where food is provided for wild-living animals
• amenity=game_feeding - a place where food is provided for wild-living game animals
• amenity=watering_place - place with continuous water supply, accessible from the ground where larger animals can drink
• man_made=nesting_site - a man made place for animals to nest on
• natural=birds_nest - a natural bird's nest (see caveat - do not map endangered species!)