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Birds Word Search
For this Birds Word Search worksheet, students find 60 different types of birds in a word search. Examples include black bird, cardinal, hawk, and parrot.
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Name Scramble: Unscramble the Names of These Birds
In this language arts and science worksheet, students analyze 10 pictures of common birds with scrambled names. Students unscramble the names and write them correctly under each picture.
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Who Am I? Bird Species
In this science worksheet, students examine 16 detailed color pictures of bird species. Students identify each bird. There is no room to write the bird name on the paper and it is assumed that this is an oral activity. Answers are...
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Birds Word Search Puzzle
In this types of birds word search worksheet, students will find and circle 44 names of birds. Words include swallow and woodpecker.
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Bird Identifier Fill in the Blanks
In this science worksheet, students fill in blanks with the correct letters to identify commonly known birds. Students read the description of physical characteristics and egg colors as clues. There is no word bank.
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Changing Attitudes about Nature Through Bird Identification
Students, in groups, learn and review bird flash cards, after hearing stories about the birds from the teacher. They participate in labs such as owl pellets, feathers, etc.
National Audubon Society
National Audubon Society: Audubon Adventures: Wild About Birds
Colorful and engaging resources for learning about birds. There is a downloadable 4-page guide with information about John James Audubon, guidelines for how to observe and identify birds, and tips on how to be a friend to birds. There is...
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Bittern
Explore the world of the American Bittern through this clear and concise resource. This site features information on the habitat, characteristics, diet, behavior and more of this fascinating bird.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Downy Woodpecker
What do you know about the downy woodpecker? Come and explore this educational resource featuring information on the diet, habitat, life cycle, behavior, characteristics and range of this land bird. You can also listen to this land...
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Great Egret
Learn about the Great Egret through this Nature Works site. Students will access information about characteristics, life cycle, habitat, range, behavior and diet through this source.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Hooded Oriole
What makes the Hooded Oriole unique? Find out when you visit this educational resource featuring information ranging from diet and habitat to behavior and life cycle.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Pileated Woodpecker
The content of this site features photographs of the Pileated Woodpecker and audio content of his call. Students will have an opportunity to learn about this land bird's characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior...
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Bellied Woodpecker
Come and listen to a Red-Bellied Woodpecker's song and call through this resource. Students and teachers will find information on this species' ranging from habitat and life cycle to characteristics and behavior.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Headed Woodpecker
The red-headed woodpecker can be found in woodlands throughout the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. The content of this site includes information on the characteristics, habitat, life cycle, range, behavior and diet of this...
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Ruffed Grouse
This site examines the Ruffed Grouse a type of Running Bird. Learn more about this bird's characteristics, life cycle, behavior, diet, habitat, and range when you explore this source.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Semipalmated Plover
This site offers a clear and concise look at the Semipalmated Plover. The information covered in the source includes characteristics, habitat, life cycle, range, diet and behavior. You will also find clear photographs of this aquatic bird.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Whimbrel
What characteristics make a Whimbrel unique? Find out more about this fascinating type of sandpiper when you visit this educational resource. This site features information ranging from diet and life cycle to behavior and habitat.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: White Tailed Ptarmigan
Explore the world of the White-tailed Ptarmigan when you check out this educational resource. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle and more.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Wood Stork
Learn more about the Wood Stork through this educational source. Students will discover more about this wading bird's characteristics, life cycle, behavior, diet and more.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Yellow Crowned Night Heron
Come and check out this educational resource featuring the Yellow-crowned Night Heron. This site identifies the characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat, range, behavior and photographs of this aquatic bird.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: A Book About Birds by Religious Tract Society
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book A Book about Birds by Religious Tract Society (1865), a nonfiction book about birds by type: water birds, wading birds, field birds, birds of prey, song birds, etc.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Tailed Hawk
Explore the world of the Red-tailed Hawk when you visit this source. Students and teachers will learn more about this hawk's characteristics, life cycle, photographs, habitat and more.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Birds
This resource provides detailed information about birds, as well as several pictures.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Birds
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] There is an amazingly wide variety of birds. Birds are vertebrates. Almost all have forelimbs modified as wings, but not all birds can fly. Learn more about birds in...