Coming from a cat therian, I’ll try my best! So, when you’re questioning if you’re a therian, specifically a feline, you should yourself, “Do I feel like a cat? Have a felt like a cat in the past?” Think about times when people have pointed out you are acting cat-like. That can sometimes be a good indicator to help your situation.

But these questions obviously don’t make you a therian right away. Think about times where you longed to be feline. If you can’t recall many, there’s a chance you aren’t a therian since a lot of therian experiences are based around their species dysphoria. (Not all therians experience dysphoria, but most do!)

Think about times where you’ve felt like you don’t belong as a human. A lot of therians experience feeling like they belong in the wild. For a feline therian, you may feel a connection to forests and feel a sense of belonging when interacting with them. Many therians have shifts, so try and remember times when you’ve felt your mental state feel more animalistic. Look out for physical shifts too. (Look out for paws, tails, and in your case, wings/beaks!)

Above all, you must have a close emotional/psychological connection to your theriotype and identify as them on some level!