Curated OER
Macaws: The Book
Learners research the various species of Macaw found in Manu, Peru and other parts of the Amazon. They watch and discuss a video, and each student constructs a book about Macaws that includes photos and background information on each...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Animals
This resource describes the most popular animals at the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Each profile gives background about a specific animal, and more information about the species.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Macaw
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on macaws including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts. Audio clips provided.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Blue and Yellow Macaw
Meet the Blue and Yellow Macaw and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Macaws
This site gives an in-depth description of a macaw, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, threats, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Macaw (Arini)
View images and read statistics and facts about Macaws, including where they live, their appearance, diet, behaviour, breeding habits, and value as a pet.
Other
The Pet Bird Page: Parrots
This site from The Pet Bird Page is a site developed to help find, compare, and select breeds of pet parrots as well as inform parrot owners on care, raising, and training of their pet birds.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:manu: Macaws the Book
Identify the different species of macaw found in Manu and other parts of the Amazon Basin, and write and illustrate a children's book about macaws.
Other
Parrots International: Macaws in the Wild
This site covers the many different types of Macaws. Each type can be observed more closely by clicking on the image.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Blue and Yellow Macaw Bird
Kids learn about the Blue and Yellow Macaw. This beautiful bird from South america.
Other
Audubon Nature Institute: Macaws
Meet the macaw and discover details about its behavior, size, eating habits, conservation status, and other unique facts.