Other
Bird Friendly Gardening
Would you like to attract birds to your backyard? Look here to learn how to create an inviting garden for birds.
Other
Your Garden: How to Make It a Safe Haven for Birds
What do birds need to thrive in our gardens? Find out what our gardens provide for birds and what other resources we can provide to make the garden a pleasant place for birds to dwell.
Other
Birds in Backyards: Communities
This resource explains how your community can provide a good habitat for birds. Read and learn what type of habitat a bird likes and how even urban areas can be good places for birds.
University of California
Ucmp: Aves Life History and Ecolog
University of California Berkeley offers a good discussion of the natural role that birds play and the importance of this role to man.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Birds: What Can They Tell Us About Our Planet
Birds can offer hints to the health of the planet as they are found everywhere, migrate to many new environments, and play a role in our culture with their vibrant shades and sounds. Identify specific ways we can learn about our own...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish and Wildlife/agents Target Illegal Bird Trade
A good article on an issue that exemplifies man's exploitation of some bird species.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Support Pollinators: A Goal for Your Site?
Find out the three easy steps citizens can take to support pollinators including providing shelter and nesting materials, food, and avoiding using chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish and Wildlife: Migratory Bird Treaty Act
A good article from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on those birds that are protected by some legislation. Also includes some information on the hunting rules for several species.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Investigations Into How to Prevent Deadly Bird Window Strikes
Act a community advocate to help commercial properties embrace best practices for decreasing bird-strikes on their large, heavily-glassed buildings.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: With Your Neighbors
Habitat Network challenges citizen scientists to organize their communities as a positive force for birds.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Freedom to Move
See how neighborhoods are working together to have cumulative positive impacts for birds.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Support Birds: A Goal for Your Site?
Find out what citizen scientists can do to provide appropriate habitats for native birds.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Pollinators at Home: Intro to Pollinator Gardening
Find out how to provide native plants that foster the activity of insects and other pollinators.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Coastal
Learn about coastal habitats, and how to help support nesting shorebirds.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Importance of Birds
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] You are probably familiar with birds as food. Around the world, people consume chicken, turkey, and even more exotic birds, like ostriches. Can you think of other...
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Pesticides and Birds
A good article on the interactions of birds and humans. Birds have long responded to our presence by letting us know the effects of human environmental manipulation. Discusses the intended and unintended of pesticides and DDT.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 10.19 Importance of Birds
Understand the importance of birds to the ecosystem.
Other
Feather Site: The Poultry Page
A good description of all of the different types of poultry that are raised in the U.S.
Other
American Egg Board/the Incredible Edible Egg Site
One of the major uses of birds by society is for food production. This site delves into our use of eggs.