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National Audubon Society

National Audubon Society: Audubon Guide to North American Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge database of North American birds which can be searched within a taxonomic family as well as by region. Each bird is accompanied by high-quality photos, audio recordings, a map of its distribution and migration areas, and...
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Adding Bird Sightings to Your Habitat Map

For Students 9th - 10th
By mapping a local habitat, people are providing the Cornell Lab of Ornithology citizen science program with invaluable habitat information in regards to bird diversity.
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University of Florida

Flmnh: Gallery of Southeastern u.s. Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
These Florida Museum of Natural History bird photos may be used for reports and projects. Recordings of bird calls are also available.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Birds of Sydney Harbour

For Students 9th - 10th
This beautiful site from the Australian Museum touches upon the bird fauna of Sydney Harbour. You can learn about the changing habitats, how to identify birds and where to see them. There is also a list of the different birds that can be...
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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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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Examine the Status of Local Birds

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A lesson to research statistics of local birds to identify if any of the populations are in decline. Based on the research, students will recommend an action plan to help any populations which are struggling.
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National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Health: Matching Game for Niehs Birds!

For Students 9th - 10th
See if you can figure out what different birds eat. This interactive matching game explores the diets of 17 birds commonly found in the US.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Winter Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
Point to and click on any bird to learn more about them and what they're eating at the feeder. Look closely, some birds are camouflaged. Species of birds include the woodpecker, chickadee and grosbeak.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Woodland Edges

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the higher bird diversity at the boundary of two habitat types than in either type individually.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Birds of Paradise (Paradisaeidae)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore images and facts about Birds of Paradise, including details on their appearance, habitat, breeding, behavior, and much more.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Which Birds, Which Plants?

For Students 9th - 10th
A visual bird identification tool that gives the feeding information of thirty common birds in America.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Crazy About Birds: Houzz Series

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to a bimonthly bird series featuring a community of homeowners interested in design.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Oil and Bird Populations

For Teachers 5th - 8th
After learning about the diversity of wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico, students focus on birds and their patterns of behavior. They then how an oil spill might affect migrating birds, and possible ways to help them in the event of an oil...
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Develop a Bird Feeder Watch List

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students will develop a list of local birds they might see at their home bird feeder. Once the list is compiled, observations of the birds will occur. Students will draw conclusions based on the data collected and report it to the class.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Shrubby Areas

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to foster diversity in wildlife by providing the right type of vegetation for shrubby areas.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Investigations Into How to Prevent Deadly Bird Window Strikes

For Students 9th - 10th
Act a community advocate to help commercial properties embrace best practices for decreasing bird-strikes on their large, heavily-glassed buildings.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: The Great Backyard Bird Count Group

For Students 9th - 10th
Show off a local wonderful habitat by joining the Great-Backyard-Bird-Count group, and put the bird count data on your map.
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EL Education

El Education: Rmsel Birds: A Neighborhood Guide

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students complete fieldwork and research on different types of local birds to complete a field guide. The guide provides information and illustrations for each bird along with a focus on the type of feet the birds have and the various...
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Winter Berries for Winter Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the change in diet for many bird species as the seasons change.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 10.2 Vertebrate Diversity

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the characteristics and diversity of vertebrate animals.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Leptoptilos Crumeniferus

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of the Marabou stork. Content focuses on this bird's geographic range, physical characteristics, natural history, economic importance for humans, and current conservation efforts.
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Other

National Aviary: Curriculum: Family Lives of Birds: How to Attract a Mate

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the diverse behaviors-sharing, dancing, singing, fighting, looking good, and showing off-that birds exhibit when attempting to attract a breeding partner. With interesting sidebars on how birds communicate and how they...
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Merriam-Webster

Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Bird Beaks and Bills

For Students 9th - 10th
Labeled illustrations demonstrating the diversity of bird mouth parts, each adapted for particular purposes.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the Cornell University provides lots of great information about birds in general, and a "sound of the week" link where you can hear a different birdsong every week. Also find seasonal bird cams that allow students to...