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Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: Movement in the Air

For Students 9th - 10th
A site on how birds fly discusses their anatomy that allows them to fly. Also discusses the role that feathers play in flight. Also includes a section which discusses other insects that fly.
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Other

Ornithology: Bird Flight

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent coverage of the adaptations and actions of birds in regard to flight. Contains specific information, diagrams, and pictures.
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University of California

Ucmp: Aves More on Morphology

For Students 9th - 10th
A good discussion of the major adaptations of the skeleton of birds in order to adapt to flight.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: California Condor

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed site contains a wealth of factual information about the largest flying bird in North America. Topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction and conservation status. In addition, the...
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Museums Victoria

Melbourne Museum: Meet the Skeletons: Genyornis Newtoni

For Students 9th - 10th
Genyornis newtoni was a gigantic, non-flying bird that lived in Australia during the Pleistocene Period. It is sometimes referred to as a 'thunder bird' due to its large size. Some information and pictures can be found here.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: American White Pelican

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that the awkward looking pelican is very graceful in flight? Briefly described are its features, habitat and young. Seven excellent photographs showcase this bird in its environment.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: The Great Horned Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the great horned owl through this clear and concise site. This resource features information on the characteristics, habitat, food, reproduction and more of the great horned owl.

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