Curated OER
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Blackpoll Warbler
Peruse the concise facts, view the pictures, and listen to the sounds of the Blackpoll Warbler on this thorough site. A menu of topics includes: range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction and more.
Curated OER
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Blackpoll Warbler
Peruse the concise facts, view the pictures, and listen to the sounds of the Blackpoll Warbler on this thorough site. A menu of topics includes: range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction and more.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Jarrod Studies Birds
In this video segment from WILD TV, an ornithologist describes his job. [1:17]
Next.cc
Next: Birds
Multiple activities help students gain a better understanding of birds and their role in the food web. Click on the links provides for further exploration.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Birds
This resource provides detailed information about birds, as well as several pictures.
Australian Museum
The Australian Museum
This site features links to information on Australia's museum.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Charlie Parker
Use this resource to learn about Charlie Parker's life and musical career, which provides links to further information, quotes, and images.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Mystery Bird Challenge
Exercise observation powers of students by showing this photo and having them research what type of bird it is.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Flying High: Bird Man
Investigate and demonstrate principles of flight with the Flying Tim Bird. Draw a hypothetical model of the mechanism inside the toy bird that makes the wings flap, then experiment with and videotape its flight to explain how lift works...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: What Is a "Species"?
Explanation of different scientific approaches to defining the concept of species, using the red crossbill (a seed-eating finch) as an example. Learn what is meant by the biological species concept and the phylogenetic species concept.