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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Keel Billed Toucan (Ramphastos Sulfuratus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents an overview of Keel Billed Toucans, including their habitat, appearance, behavior, diet, breeding. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Cephalopterus, more commonly known as the umbrellabird.
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Bagheera

Bagheera.com: Extinct in the Wild Heath Hen

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is about the now extinct heath hen. There is a lot to be learned from organisms that have died out to help prevent other extinctions. The questions for thought are excellent discussion starters.
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Bagheera

Bagheera.com: Extinct in the Wild Moas

For Students 9th - 10th
If you've never heard of a moa it's because they've been extinct for 1000 years. This article is about the huge bird and the reasons for extinction. Pay special attention to the "Questions for Thought."
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Long Billed Thrasher

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse the numerous facts and listen to the songs of this bird species on this complete site. A menu of topics includes: range, habitat, food, behavior, and more.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Bendire's Thrasher

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the numerous facts and listen to the songs of Bendire's Thrasher on this thorough site. A menu of topics includes: range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction and more
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Crissal Thrasher

For Students 9th - 10th
Cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status are the topics highlighted on this site. Listen to the sounds of this species on this site as well.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Le Conte's Thrasher

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting facts and sounds of this bird species can be found on this all encompassing site. A menu of topics includes: range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction and more.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: American Pipit

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse the facts, view the pictures, and listen to the sounds of this species on this effective site. A menu of topics includes: range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction and more.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Curve Billed Thrasher

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of facts, pictures, and sounds of this bird species can be found on this competent site. A menu of topics includes: range, habitat, food, behavior, and more.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Sprague's Pipit

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to the sounds of this bird species and peruse the abundant facts on this informative site. A menu of topics includes: range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction and more.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: California Thrasher

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to the songs of this species and peruse the abundance of facts on this informative site. a menu of topics includes: range, habitat, food, behavior, conservation status and more.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Kagu

For Students 9th - 10th
The kagu is a unique bird living in the rainforests of New Caledonia in the Pacific. They have long been under threat from loss of habitat. You will find some brief information about the kagu here and a drawing of one.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Takahe

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know what a Takahe is? Get the facts on this bird that was once thought to be extinct. Included are five photographs.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Moas

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: Australian Magpie

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a webpage from Unique Australian Animals offering a nice description of the Australian Magpie. This easy to read overview also includes several images of various magpies.