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San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Hummingbird
This resource provides detailed information on the hummingbird, as well as several vivid photos and a video.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Anna's Hummingbird
This San Diego Zoo resources is a webpage about Hummingbirds. The resource discusses their diet, habitat and other characteristics.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Sweet It Is: Hummingbird Food Preferences
Do you like to watch hummingbirds? Have you ever wondered why there is specialty hummingbird food? What is it about the food that makes it so appealing? In this zoology science fair project, you will observe these remarkable creatures...
National Audubon Society
National Audubon Society: Audubon Adventures: Hooray for Hummingbirds!
Engaging resources for learning about hummingbirds. There is a downloadable 4-page student guide full of facts and information about them, a short quiz, and a game. Visit the Teachers' Lounge area for a lesson activity, an assessment...
PBS
Pbs: The Life of Birds
Online companion to the PBS program "The Life of Birds." In-depth look at certain behaviors of birds, the evolution of birds, birds as parents, and bird songs.
PBS
Pbs: Champion Birds
The PBS video series "The Life of Birds" is accompanied with this site. There are articles about several aspects of birds and their behavior. This one chronicles the highest, fastest, and most extreme birds. There are lots of examples.
Earth Life
Earth Life Web: Bird Orders of the World
At this site from Earth-Life Web, you can find a list of 23 bird orders and additional facts on each species. Taxonomy and photos are included.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Ruby Throated Hummingbird
Canadian Wildlife site offers important information about the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird such as its' habitat, feeding and breeding.
Other
Bird Central: The Bird Groups
Bird are divided into 11 different distinct groups on this site by Rosso Unlimited. A brief description of each group is provided as well as specific species within groups. The standout feature here is the comprehensive supply of bird...
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Allen's Hummingbird
Cool facts, photos, and sounds of Allen's Hummingbird are found on this informative site.
Other
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum: Animal Fact Sheet: Anna's Hummingbird
This fact sheet on Anna's hummingbird provides details on physical characteristics, adaptations, range, habitat, conservation, diet, and other interesting facts. Click the link to hear how Anna's hummingbird sounds.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Hummingbird
Some resources helping students to learn all about the world of hummingbirds.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Hummingbirds
This site gives an in-depth description of a hummingbird, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Pajaros
Colorful pictures display birds of all kinds. You can hear the correct Spanish pronunciation and see the correct spelling by dragging your mouse over the picture.
Other
Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History: Operation Ruby Throat
Be amazed at how these beautiful birds can be used to help students learn about science, math, geography and culture. Site is the most comprehensive one available about hummingbird natural history.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: A Calliope Hummingbird Molts Its Gorget Feathers
Striking photos are presented in this colorful site that show the molting stages of the Calliope Hummingbird.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Ruby Throated Hummingbird
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Find out all the basic facts about this tiny bird, including a physical description and information on its feeding habits. Pictures of the...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Hummingbird
A Female Hummingbird Perched on a Bird Feeder
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Hummingbird
A Male Hummingbird with Wings on the Downbeat
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Hummingbird
A Male Hummingbird with Wings on the Upbeat
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Hummingbird at a Feeder
Hummingbird at a Feeder
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Hummingbird at Feeder
Hummingbird at Feeder
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Hummingbird on a Tree
Hummingbird on a Tree
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Hummingbird
Jamaican Mango Hummingbird on a Branch