San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Flightless Auk
A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the flightless auk.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Penguins
Did you know that penguins can survive for more than 100 days without food or water? Discover more educational facts about these fascinating birds when you explore this site.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Moas
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the moas. Learn about these now extinct large flightless birds that used to call New Zealand home.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Ornithology: Macaroni Penguin
Information about the macaroni penguin: physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, distribution, threats to survival, species status, etc. (Published Jan. 15, 2010)
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Flightless Cormorant
The flightless cormorant is an endangered bird that lives on the Galapagos Islands. Information about this bird as well as pictures can be found here.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Dodo (Raphus Cucullatus)
Provides an overview of the Dodo, including its history, habitat, appearance, diet, and much more. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Emperor Penguin
This site provides a detailed overview of the Emperor Penguin. Content includes a focus on this bird's physical characteristics, geographic range, natural history, economic importance for humans, and more.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: Cassowary
Visit this personal webpage to learn more about this interesting Australian bird, the cassowary.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Emu
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on emus including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Emu
Meet the emu and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Emu
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the emu focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.