Runescape Hunting Guide: Bird Snaring

Bird snaring is one of the first forms of hunting learned in Runescape. In this guide, we’ll cover how to use bird snares and what types of birds can be caught with these devices.

Bird Snaring

Like kebbit tracking, you can start snaring birds right away at Hunter level 1 in Runescape. The only item you need to get started is a bird snare, which can be purchased for 6 gp each at one of the Hunter shops in Runescape – there’s one in Yanille and one in Nardah. It’s also possible to buy bird snares on the Grand Exchange, but be prepared to pay a lot more for them there than you would at the hunter shops.

When you first start out, at Hunter level 1, you’ll only be able to set one bird snare at a time. As you increase in level, you will be able to set multiple snares according to the following chart:

1.Hunter Level 1 – 1 snare

2.Hunter Level 20 – up to 2 snares

3.Hunter Level 40 – up to 3 snares

4.Hunter Level 60 – up to 4 snares

5.Hunter Level 80 – up to 5 snares

Also, it is possible that a bird snare might fall over and vanish if you don’t keep a close eye on it or you are interrupted by a random event. So, it’s a good idea to have a couple spares, especially if you don’t have a quick method of getting to one of the hunting shops.

Before we get into how to use the snares, we’ll take a look at the different birds you can catch in Runescape and where they can be found.

Types of Birds and Where to Find Them

All birds in Runescape will drop bones, raw bird meat, and some type of feathers. Here’s a list of the various birds you can snare along with some information about each one.

Crimson Swift – The Crimson Swift can be found in the Jungle Hunting Area, southeast of Feldip Hills near the shore. You can start hunting this bird at Hunter Level 1. In addition to bones and raw bird meat, the Crimson Swift will also drop red feathers which can be used for the same purposes as regular feathers. (Click any image for a larger view.)

Golden Warbler – This bird is located in the Desert Hunting Area, southeast of Al Kharid, and can be snared with a Hunter Level of 5 or higher. It drops yellow feathers which can be used just like regular feathers.

Copper Longtail – The Copper Longtail is found in the Woodland Hunting Area near the Piscatoris Fishing Colony. It drops brown feathers (used like regular feathers) and requires a Hunter Level of 9 to snare.

Continue on to the next page to find out about the other types of birds you can snare in Runescape along with an explanation of how to catch these birds.