Curated OER
Waterdrops
In this environment learning exercise, students read an article about water drops and the nature center. They pretend that they are going to a nature center and write what they would hope see there. Students also identify living things...
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Black Crowned Night Heron
What do you know about the Black-crowned Night Heron? Come and discover more about this wading bird's' reproduction, diet, habitat and more through this educational resource.
Earth Life
Earth Life Web: Bird Orders of the World
At this site from Earth-Life Web, you can find a list of 23 bird orders and additional facts on each species. Taxonomy and photos are included.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Heron (Ardeidae)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics Ardeidae, more commonly known as the heron.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Bird Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how birds are classified.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Snowy Egret
Come and check out this fascinating resource featuring information on the Snowy Egret. You can learn more about this aquatic bird's characteristics, life cycle, habitat, diet, behavior and range when you visit this site.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Cattle Egret
Take a look at the characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction, and behavior of the cattle egret.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Tricolored Heron
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Tricolored Heron. Learn more about this aquatic bird's characteristics, life cycle, diet, behavior, range and habitat through the exploration of this source.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Little Blue Heron
Get to know the little blue heron by browsing this brief summary from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide offers quick facts, a photo, and information on the appearance, social behaviors, and mating habits of these colonial nesters.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Yellow Crowned Night Heron
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status of the yellow-crowned night heron.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Black Crowned Night Heron
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status of the black-crowned night heron.