Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Forest
Find out how the variety of different forest ecosystems across the globe determine the bird diversity in each.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Bird Ecology
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the diversity of bird habitats and food sources.
Arizona State University
Arizona School of Life Sciences: Bird Finder
Have you ever seen a bird and wondered, "Wow, I wonder what that one might be called?" This bird finder allows students to search for birds based on its color, size, look and sound.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Flying South for the Winter?
A look at long-distance migration reveals a surprising pattern. Migration did not originate in the tropics, home to bird diversity.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: California Quail
Discover more about the California Quail through this clear and concise site. This resource features information on the diet, habitat, range, reproduction and more of this unique 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: Crested Auklet
What do you know about the aquatic bird named the Crested Auklet? This site features information on this species' of bird, ranging from characteristics, range, habitat, diet, behavior, and reproduction.
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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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Council for Environmental Education: Flying Wild: The Birding Beat [Pdf]
Activity that teaches students how to identify birds. Some useful characteristics to watch for include silhouette, habitat, plumage, sounds, and behavior.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Great Blue Heron
This overview provides students and teachers with a brief description of the Great Blue Heron. The content of this resource includes information on the behavior, life cycle, characteristics, habitat, range and diet of the aquatic bird.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Least Auklet
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Least Auklet. Students can delve into this site to learn more about this bird's behavior, life cycle, characteristics, diet, range, and habitat.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Willet
Dare to discover more about the Willet when you explore this site. The content of this resource looks at characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat, behavior and range of this aquatic bird.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Double Crested Cormorant
Find out more about the double-crested cormorant through the exploration of this resource. You will learn more about the characteristics, range, life cycle, diet and habitat of this aquatic bird.
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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: Ring Billed Gull
What do you want to learn about the Ring-Billed Gull? Find out all about this aquatic bird when you visit this educational resource. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and...
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: White Ibis
Come and check out this educational resource featuring the White Ibis. The content of this site includes information on characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat, range and behavior of this aquatic bird.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Avocet
Learn more about the American Avocet through this informative site. This resource features characteristics, reproduction, range, food, and behavior of this fascinating bird, as well as an audio clip of the bird's song.
Untamed Science
Untamed Science: Biodiversity: Animals: Chordates: Birds: Class Birds
Through video clips and pictures, explore the orders and a variety of species found in the Class Aves.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Parakeet Auklet
Check out this informative resource featuring the Parakeet Auklet. This site looks at characteristics, range, habitat, life cycle, diet and behavior of this unique bird.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Reddish Egret
Find out what characteristics make the Reddish Egret unique. This resource features information about this aquatic bird found in the Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana and in the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of southern Florida.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Ruddy Turnstone
Delve into the world of the Ruddy Turnstone. Learn more about this specific type of sandpiper through this educational site. This source covers characteristics, life cycle, behavior, habitat, diet and range of this unique aquatic bird.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Brant
Explore this educational resource featuring the Brant. Students will learn more about the characteristics, diet, habitat, reproduction of this fascinating aquatic bird.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Green Heron
What makes the green heron unique? Come and discover more about this aquatic bird when you explore this educational resource. This site includes information on diet, range, habitat, characteristics, behavior and life cycle.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Upland Sandpiper
Explore the world of the Upland Sandpiper through this educational site. Learn more about this aquatic bird's characteristics, range, habitat, life cycle, diet and behavior.