Sea World's provides users with this comprehensive site about flamingos. Contains information on adaptations for their aquatic environment.

Students study and observe differences in the foot structure of various birds by studying pictures, and then observing the birds themselves. After observing birds in their natural habitat, students then relate the differences in foot...

A very solid Berkeley site on the structure and function of bird flight. Topics include skeletal and muscular adaptations for flight.

This diagram from Rainbird Publishing describes the specialized physical characteristics that allow woodpeckers to create some of the most secure nests in the bird world.

Did you know that the Snowy Owl must capture the equivalent of 7 to 12 mice per day, or as many as 350 per month, to meet its food requirements? Find other interesting facts related to habitat, unique characteristics, range, and more on...