Curated OER
Rainforest Introduction
First graders create parrots and butterflies by using art materials to introduce them to rainforest animals. In this art lesson plan, 1st graders then use these animals to create a class rainforest.
Curated OER
Which Parrot is Different
In this which parrot is different worksheet, students look over three lines of parrots and circle the parrot in each line that is different than the other two. Students color the parrots with appropriate colors.
Curated OER
Bird Line Drawing
In this tropical bird worksheet, students color a detailed picture of an unidentified rain forest bird. There are no directions or word labels.
Curated OER
Investigating Tropical Birds
Learners investigate tropical birds. They write letters for rain forest preservation to protect tropical birds. They interview a bird professional from a local bird store or a zoo and discuss how to take care of a parrot. They use Kid...
Curated OER
Puerto Rican Parrot Paradise
Young scholars investigate the environment of the Puerto Rican Parrot. They visualize the ecosystem with and without information. They conduct research to find information and participate in classroom discussion to demonstrate...
Other
Cockatiel.com: Cockatiel
Everything that you could possibly want to know about cockatiels is located on this site. You can order books or even join a mailing list on this site.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Cockatoo
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on red pandas including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Parrot
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on parrots including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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: Fischer's Lovebirds
Meet the Fischer's lovebird and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: City Parrots
In this video segment from WILD TV, learn about wild parrots that breed and nest in Brooklyn. [5:00]
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Lovebirds
This site gives an in-depth description of a lovebird, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Parakeets
This site gives an in-depth description of a parakeet, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Parrots
This site gives an in-depth description of a parrot, including its behavior, appearance, threats, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Parrots and Profits
"Parrots and Profits" by John Tidwell reviews information related to the illegal bird smuggling trade underway with parrots. Tidwell focuses somewhat on black palm cockatoos and tells of the involvement of an American couple in the...
BBC
Bbc Nature: True Parrots
The true parrot family includes among its many members the macaws, lorikeets, and lovebirds. Species in this family eat mostly seeds, though fruit, nuts, and other foods are also consumed. Learn more about true parrots in this...
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: Kakapo (Strigops Habroptilus)
Illustrated entry describes the Kakapo with details about its habitat, physical characteristics, diet, breeding, and other facts.
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.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Parrot (Psittacine)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the parrot. Discusses physical characteristics, the wide range of species and where they are found, their intelligence, longevity, conservation status, and predators.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: St. Vincent Parrot O Logy Card
Flip this interactive OLogy card to find questions and answers, fast facts, and other bite-size pieces of information to help you understand important characteristics of the endangered St. Vincent parrot.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Welcome to the Oakland Zoo
Site allows users to tour the Oakland Zoo and view all types of animals from A-Z. Offers links to cool stuff and a world safari.