Attracting the right mate is as important for humans as any other species. An interesting lesson teaches individuals about several strategies that animals and plants have adapted to attract their mates. From colorful nests to powerful...

Who doesn't want to know more about the mysterious dinosaurs? Learners read about dinosaurs and the process scientists use to continue learning more about the animals in an interview-type format. A paleontologist responds to submitted...

DNA analysis could be what saves some animals from extinction. An interactive lesson shows learners how DNA information proves variation among animals of the same species and how stakeholders use that information to make decisions. Easy...

A mammalogist, ornithologist, ichthyologist, and a conservation geneticist share their work and their hopes that their research will help protect and save endangered species and their habitats.

At least fifty different types of birds in Canada nest in cavities. This being said, these birds can adapt to nesting in nest boxes, which is a good thing since many of these birds? natural nesting sites are diminishing. Learn how to...

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.

Would you like to attract birds to your backyard? Look here to learn how to create an inviting garden for birds.

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...

Choose a bird of prey from a convenient drop-down menu to find out more about its conservation status, identifying characteristics, feeding habits, habitat, and nesting behaviors. Information compiled for an eighth-grade science project...

Features many fascinating facts and images of the National Stadium (The Bird's Nest) in Beijing, home of the 2008 Olympic Games.

Get the facts about the Red-breasted Nuthatch. Besides finding a detailed physical description of this forest-found bird, you?ll also learn about some its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on the...

Get the facts about the Burrowing Owl, a bird true to its name, who nests underground. Besides finding a detailed physical description of one of western Canada's most endangered birds, you'll also learn about some of this bird's unique...

Use this resource to learn about Robins and track their migration. Information about Robin characteristics, life cycle, and migration. Includes migration map and the opportunity to report your sightings.

Make your backyard garden a destination location for nesting birds. This succinct but thorough site explains how to build or select a nesting box, helps you decide where to place your nesting box, discusses when to set up your box, and...

The American Bald Eagle Foundation is dedicated to the protection and preservation of bald eagle habitats. Consolidates much useful information about bald eagles, from eating habits to mating behaviors, and is an especially useful site...

Learn about the quintessential early birds, American Robins. Find out about their migration, nesting behavior, feeding, communication, and much more.

Look inside the lives of the beautiful whooping cranes. Learn about their characteristics, nesting behaviors, feeding, and the popular Ultralight-Led fall migration.

Find out about the nesting behavior, physical characteristics, and feeding habits of bald eagles. Also, read about the history of the conservation efforts for the species.

This informative site from the U.S Fish & Wildlife Service instructs teachers and students on how to create a wildlife habitat on school grounds.

The National Audubon Society, in an effort to restore puffins to historic nesting sites in the Gulf of Maine and educate the public about puffins, has created an educational site about these birds. Check out "Virtual Puffin" and "All...

This online resource provides several links to elementary information on owls. You will find lesson plans, photographs, information, facts and more when you explore this resource.

Little by little the bird builds its nest. Find this and 20-25 other Haitian proverbs on this site, written in both English and Creole. Note the print-friendly option link at the bottom of the page.