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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information on the hummingbird, as well as several vivid photos and a video.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Anna's Hummingbird

For Students K - 1st
This San Diego Zoo resources is a webpage about Hummingbirds. The resource discusses their diet, habitat and other characteristics.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Sweet It Is: Hummingbird Food Preferences

For Students 6th - 8th
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...
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National Audubon Society

National Audubon Society: Audubon Adventures: Hooray for Hummingbirds!

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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PBS

Pbs: The Life of Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Pbs: Champion Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Earth Life

Earth Life Web: Bird Orders of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Ruby Throated Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
Canadian Wildlife site offers important information about the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird such as its' habitat, feeding and breeding.
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Other

Bird Central: The Bird Groups

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Allen's Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
Cool facts, photos, and sounds of Allen's Hummingbird are found on this informative site.
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Other

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum: Animal Fact Sheet: Anna's Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
Some resources helping students to learn all about the world of hummingbirds.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Hummingbirds

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Language Guide

Language Guide: Los Pajaros

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History: Operation Ruby Throat

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: A Calliope Hummingbird Molts Its Gorget Feathers

For Students 9th - 10th
Striking photos are presented in this colorful site that show the molting stages of the Calliope Hummingbird.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Ruby Throated Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
A Female Hummingbird Perched on a Bird Feeder
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
A Male Hummingbird with Wings on the Downbeat
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
A Male Hummingbird with Wings on the Upbeat
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
Jamaican Mango Hummingbird on a Branch