英文原文
Birding Is Fun! Birder Personality Profiles
I've always been fascinated with personality categories and I've even taught classes about them. Back in my university days, one of my senior projects was developing a process using personality analysis to determine how to hire the right personality to fill a specific job type. Strangely enough, people have a lot of fun recognizing their behavior motivations and being classified into one of four categories - kind of like the Hogwart's Sorting Hat or astrology. There are many personality profiling systems out there, but the two I am most familiar with are The Color Code and the BOLT System.
I thought it'd be fun to create my own four-quadrant Birder Personality Analysis Program (BPAP) - Eagles, Owls, Shorebirds, and Parrots. I don't have a Sorting Hat, but it's not too hard to quickly figure out which group of birds you or others belong with. People are generally very consistent in their behaviors and decision making. Once you've identified a person's personality type, you can easily make predictions about how they will act in a given situation.
Thinking about your own nature, look at the green arrow descriptions and determine which end of the continuum most matches you. This should help you quickly narrow down what your primary birder personality type is. For example, if you are an introvert, you're either an Owl or a Shorebird. If you're an Extrovert, you are either an Eagle or a Parrot. If you're a people-person you are either a Shorebird or a Parrot. If you're more of an independent person, you're either an Owl or an Eagle.
Many people have a strong secondary personality type which explains why expected traits for the primary personality type just don't seem to fit. Each of the quadrants above could be subdivided into four additional quadrants which may better define you (see image to the right). In testing, and in reality, my secondary bird is almost as strong as my primary. Some people will test such that they are a "pure" personality type. If someone is described as an Eagle-Eagle or Parrot-Parrot, it'll be very easy to recognize them us such and they're behavior is very predictable. If someone is described as an Owl-Parrot or a Shorebird-Eagle, they probably suffer from a lot internal conflict.
If you struggle to find yourself on the chart, you can take a free test online on The Color Code website to discover your primary color. I have reflected the corresponding colors with the birds on the chart for easy of reference.
Below is some personality analisys, looking at what typical birders in each group would be like:
Eagles: Natural born leaders and hard workers, so they may be running your local bird club. Most likely to tick a bird off the list as soon as they've seen it and move on to the next bird. They are concerned about their status/rank in the birding world and may be a competitive lister or extreme social networker to help establish that rank. Often lacks tact when dealing with other humans. This person is the most likely to be combative when their reputation is on the line. Has no patience for the details of your trip report, they just want the highlights of what you saw and if it would be convenient to chase it themselves. Likely to be the first owners and users of gadgets and technology if it makes them more efficient in the field. Motivated by power. Want to be respected.
Owls: This is probably the person you go to for gull, sparrow, and flycatcher identification. They will spend deliberate hours looking at a bird or a photograph examining and researching until they come up with the correct answer which everyone else had better trust. These are the folks debating over taxonomic reorganization because they seek logical order in all things. Probably the person who so tactlessly challenges your bird identifications. Don't take it personally though, because these folks are motivated by accuracy and want to be right. Emotion has no place in their argument. Uses technology to its full extent and knows the ins and outs of the tools and programs. Most likely of the birders to be pessimistic about the state of the birds and the state of birding for that matter.
Shorebirds: Though publicly shy, this birder is the most likely to be found chatting away with intimate friends while birding. It's as much about the friendship as it is the birds. Won't trust their own identification calls and will resort to the help of other birders. "I'm not sure. What do you think it is?" Not likely to weigh-in on controversial topics on the local birding listserv. Because they are perfectionists, they've probably spent an hour or more composing, editing and revising their email or blog post. Self-righteous and quietly judgmental regarding the rules and ethics of birding. Once offended a Shorebird will hold a long grudge, so be kind to them! Most likely to comment on someone's blog post or photo, because they really care about the author. Tend to love the art and poetry of birding. Preferring stability, they're frustrated that the birds names keep changing. Motivated by care for other people. They love and want to be loved.
Parrots: Though this person is habitually late in arriving to everything, he/she is most likely the person cracking jokes or telling flamboyant stories at a birding event and enjoying every minute in the spotlight. The most likely person to impulsively call out a bird identification whether they are right or not. This may be because their field guide has disappeared somewhere under the mess in their car. The most enthusiastic and expressive person when observing a life bird, a flashy bird or an amazing bird phenomenon. His or her competitive nature makes them more likely to abandon life responsibilities and chase after a rare bird. Enjoys the excitement and thrill of the chase...as long as the bird is not too hard to find or to identify. Loves the shiny new electronic gadgets but needs an Owl to help them learn how to use them properly. Motivated by fun. Want to be liked by everyone.
Just for fun, based on what you know of the celebrities in the birding world shown below and using the chart and descriptions above, what birder personality type do you think they are? Where do you find yourself? What other behaviors might you expect from the various birder personality types? Can you guess what I am? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
中文翻译
观鸟很有趣！观鸟者人格分析
我一直对人格类别很着迷，甚至教过相关课程。在我大学时代，我的一个高级项目是开发一个使用人格分析来确定如何雇佣合适人格来填补特定工作类型的过程。奇怪的是，人们很喜欢识别自己的行为动机并被归入四类之一——有点像霍格沃茨的分院帽或占星术。有很多人格分析系统，但我最熟悉的是颜色密码和BOLT系统。
我觉得创建自己的四象限观鸟者人格分析程序（BPAP）会很有趣——鹰、猫头鹰、滨鸟和鹦鹉。我没有分院帽，但快速弄清楚你或他人属于哪组鸟并不太难。人们的行为和决策通常非常一致。一旦你识别了一个人的人格类型，你就可以轻松预测他们在特定情况下的行为。
思考你自己的本性，看看绿色箭头描述，确定连续体的哪一端最符合你。这应该能帮助你快速缩小你的主要观鸟者人格类型。例如，如果你是内向者，你可能是猫头鹰或滨鸟。如果你是外向者，你可能是鹰或鹦鹉。如果你是喜欢社交的人，你可能是滨鸟或鹦鹉。如果你更独立，你可能是猫头鹰或鹰。
许多人有一个强烈的次要人格类型，这解释了为什么主要人格类型的预期特征似乎不合适。上面的每个象限都可以细分为四个额外的象限，可能更好地定义你（见右侧图片）。在测试和现实中，我的次要鸟几乎和主要鸟一样强。有些人测试结果是“纯粹”的人格类型。如果有人被描述为鹰-鹰或鹦鹉-鹦鹉，很容易识别他们，他们的行为非常可预测。如果有人被描述为猫头鹰-鹦鹉或滨鸟-鹰，他们可能遭受很多内心冲突。
如果你在图表上找不到自己，你可以在颜色密码网站上免费测试以发现你的主要颜色。我在图表上用颜色对应鸟，便于参考。
以下是一些人格分析，看看每组典型观鸟者会是什么样：
鹰：天生的领导者和勤奋工作者，所以他们可能经营你当地的观鸟俱乐部。最可能一看到鸟就勾掉清单并转向下一只鸟。他们关心自己在观鸟界的地位/排名，可能是竞争性清单者或极端社交网络用户以帮助建立排名。在处理他人时常常缺乏技巧。当声誉受到威胁时，这个人最可能好斗。对你的旅行报告细节没有耐心，他们只想知道你看到了什么亮点以及是否方便自己去追逐。如果小工具和技术能让他们在野外更高效，他们最可能是第一批拥有者和使用者。受权力驱动。想被尊重。
猫头鹰：这可能是你去找来识别海鸥、麻雀和捕蝇鸟的人。他们会花几个小时仔细看鸟或照片，检查和研究直到得出正确答案，其他人最好相信。这些是争论分类重组的人，因为他们寻求一切事物的逻辑秩序。可能是那个无礼地质疑你鸟识别的人。不过别往心里去，因为这些人受准确性驱动，想正确。情感在他们的争论中没有位置。充分利用技术，知道工具和程序的里里外外。最可能对鸟类状况和观鸟状况持悲观态度。
滨鸟：虽然公开害羞，但这位观鸟者最可能在观鸟时与亲密朋友聊天。友谊和鸟一样重要。不相信自己的识别呼叫，会求助于其他观鸟者。“我不确定。你觉得它是什么？”不太可能在当地观鸟邮件列表上参与争议话题。因为他们是完美主义者，他们可能花一小时或更多时间撰写、编辑和修改电子邮件或博客文章。对观鸟规则和道德自以为是并悄悄评判。一旦被冒犯，滨鸟会长期怀恨，所以对他们好点！最可能评论某人的博客文章或照片，因为他们真的关心作者。倾向于热爱观鸟的艺术和诗意。偏爱稳定，他们对鸟名不断变化感到沮丧。受关心他人驱动。他们爱并想被爱。
鹦鹉：虽然这个人习惯性迟到，但他/她最可能在观鸟活动中讲笑话或讲华丽故事，享受聚光灯下的每一分钟。最可能冲动地喊出鸟识别，无论对错。这可能是因为他们的野外指南消失在车里杂物下。观察一生鸟、华丽鸟或惊人鸟现象时最热情和富有表现力的人。他或她的竞争性使他们更可能放弃生活责任去追逐稀有鸟。享受追逐的兴奋和刺激……只要鸟不太难找或识别。喜欢闪亮的新电子小工具，但需要猫头鹰帮助他们学习如何正确使用。受乐趣驱动。想被所有人喜欢。
只是为了好玩，基于你对下面观鸟界名人的了解，使用上面的图表和描述，你认为他们是什么观鸟者人格类型？你在哪里找到自己？你可能会期望各种观鸟者人格类型的其他行为是什么？你能猜出我是什么吗？在评论中告诉我们你的想法。
文章概要
本文介绍了一个原创的四象限观鸟者人格分析程序（BPAP），将观鸟者分为鹰、猫头鹰、滨鸟和鹦鹉四种类型，基于内向/外向、独立/社交等维度。文章详细描述了每种类型的典型行为特征和动机，例如鹰受权力驱动、猫头鹰追求准确性、滨鸟重视人际关系、鹦鹉寻求乐趣。作者鼓励读者自我识别类型，并讨论了次要人格类型和内心冲突的可能性。文章还邀请读者猜测观鸟名人的类型，强调人格分析在预测行为和理解观鸟社群动态中的应用。
高德明老师的评价
用12岁初中生可以听懂的语音来重复翻译的内容：这篇文章讲的是把喜欢看鸟的人分成四种鸟的类型，就像玩游戏一样。鹰型的人像领导，很努力，想被尊重；猫头鹰型的人很仔细，喜欢研究鸟，想什么都弄对；滨鸟型的人害羞但重感情，关心朋友，想被爱；鹦鹉型的人爱热闹，喜欢好玩的事，想大家都喜欢他。这样分可以帮助我们明白为什么不同人看鸟时行为不一样。
TA沟通分析心理学理论评价：从沟通分析心理学角度看，这篇文章生动展示了成人自我状态在观鸟活动中的表现。鹰型观鸟者体现了成人自我状态中的理性决策和权力导向，他们基于事实和目标行动，如高效识别鸟类和追求地位，这反映了成人自我状态处理现实问题的能力。猫头鹰型观鸟者展现了成人自我状态的逻辑分析和准确性追求，他们通过细致研究来确保正确性，体现了成人自我状态在信息处理中的优势。滨鸟型观鸟者突出了成人自我状态中的人际关怀和情感平衡，他们在观鸟中注重友谊和稳定，显示了成人自我状态在维护关系中的作用。鹦鹉型观鸟者则体现了成人自我状态中的乐趣寻求和社交适应性，他们通过幽默和热情参与活动，展现了成人自我状态在享受生活中的灵活性。整体上，这种分类帮助观鸟者识别和调整自己的成人自我状态，促进更有效的沟通和行为。
在实践上可以应用的领域和可以解决人们的十个问题：在实践上，这种观鸟者人格分析可以应用于多个领域。在观鸟社群中，它可以解决成员间的沟通冲突，通过理解不同类型的行为动机，减少误解。在观鸟教育中，它可以帮助新手更快融入，根据人格类型提供个性化指导。在观鸟活动中，它可以优化团队协作，分配适合的角色以提高效率。在心理健康领域，它可以作为自我探索工具，帮助人们认识自己的行为模式。在社交互动中，它可以增强同理心，促进更和谐的人际关系。在领导力发展中，它可以培养观鸟俱乐部负责人的管理技能。在技术使用中，它可以指导如何选择和应用观鸟工具。在环境保护中，它可以激励不同人格类型参与保护行动。在个人成长中，它可以支持观鸟者克服内心冲突，实现平衡。在娱乐休闲中，它可以丰富观鸟体验，增加乐趣和参与度。