US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Make a Birdhouse
Illustrated, step-by-step directions on how to build a birdhouse for a bluebird or other similar species.
Other
Australian Museum: Birds in Backyards: Bird Finder
Need to identify a bird you saw flying through the sky while you were in Australia? This is the place to go. Choose a the size, color, then a shape and finally add any distinguishing marks. Then read about the bird you saw.
Other
Oceana: Marine Animal Encyclopedia
Learn about marine animals with this marien animal encyclopedia. Animals are arranged by species.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Reptiles and Birds: Chapter Test Practice
Take this self-checking, ten question practice test over reptiles and birds.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Birds: Self Check Quiz
This multiple-choice quiz on birds allows students to get hints for each question and check their answers after submitting.
Quia
Quia: Animal Facts Scavenger Hunt
At this website you are given ten questions to answer and links to three websites where you can find those answers.
PBS
Pbs Nature Critter Guide: Crows
Research shows that crows are considered the most intelligent type of bird. Discover more about these black feathered friends through this resource filled with fun facts and information. Students will learn more about the social...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Bird Verb Poems
In this lesson plan, the mentor text entitled Birds, written by Kevin Henkes, is used. Learners will do the art link included on the site first. Then students will work as a class to record verbs found in the mentor text. Then learners...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Oriole
A comprehensive resource that deals with the characteristics, life cycle, ecology, and conservation of the Oriole. In addition, there are lessons and activities that can be used in the classroom. The migration and annual cycle are also...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Laysan Albatross
This Smithsonian website has a brief, but thorough, article on the Laysan Albatross that also includes a picture.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Bird Bill Matching Game
Can you identify the purpose of different bird beaks? Read up about the different types of beaks and then you'll apply your knowledge by identifying the purpose of different shaped beaks.
Other
Encounters: Wild Explorer: Bird Migration
Why do birds migrate? Learn fascinating facts about migratory birds, in particular the 200 species that travel to Alaska for breeding season in the summer. Pictures and sounds by anthropologist, Richard Nelson.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Avocet
Learn more about the American Avocet through this informative site. This resource features characteristics, reproduction, range, food, and behavior of this fascinating bird, as well as an audio clip of the bird's song.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Tailed Hawk
Explore the world of the Red-tailed Hawk when you visit this source. Students and teachers will learn more about this hawk's characteristics, life cycle, photographs, habitat and more.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Birds
This lesson plan explores the evidence that birds evolved from dinosaurs, as well as how we can make judgments about such issues based on scientific research.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Creatures of the Skies
This lesson plan explores the scientific and common names of birds, how birds can be identified into a "type" by their size and shape, and how each type of bird has certain physical and behavioral characteristics.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Bird Anatomy Beautiful Birds
Next to fish, birds are the most abundant vertebrates around. Take a look at the physical traits of birds and how well they adapt to their environments.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 1 12 15: Can Songbirds Hear Storms Long Before They Arrive?
Article reports on research being done with songbirds to learn whether they can detect the upcoming arrival of strong storms.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Birds of Sydney Harbour
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...
National Audubon Society
National Audubon Society: John James Audubon (1785 1851)
Read the story of John J. Audubon (1785-1851 CE), a talented man who grew up in Pennsylvania and dedicated his life to the study of birds.
BBC
Bbc Nature: African Fish Eagle
African fish eagles are familiar birds of prey on the waterways of sub-Saharan Africa, noted for their distinctive and haunting call. These eagles perch on branches overlooking the water, swooping down to catch fish which are then...
PBS
Pbs: Nature: The Real Macaw
Watch a video [2:06] about the many talents of Macaws and listen to the narrator describe features of these beautiful birds.
Other
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Birds
This interactive animal guide from the Columbus Zoo highlights habitat, general information, and fun facts about birds. Select an animal from the list to begin exploring.