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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Bicknell's Thrush

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about Bicknell?s Thrush. Besides finding a detailed physical description of North America?s least known birds, you?ll also learn about some of this bird?s unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: American Goldfinch

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the American Goldfinch. Besides a detailed physical description of this North American seed-eating bird, is a collection of unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet is information on the...
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Website
Nature Canada

Nature Canada: Canada's Important Bird Areas

For Students 9th - 10th
Fact pages for many of Canada's birds can be found on this site. The site aims to raise awareness about efforts to conserve bird populations. There is excellent information about how climate change affects birds, and what birds need in...
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Interactive
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: How Do Birds Fly?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Have you ever wondered about how birds are able to fly? View three 3D animations to see a bird take off, flap in flight and glide. This is an excellent resource to develop an understanding of the physical forces that make this one of the...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Sharp Shinned Hawk, Cooper's Hawk, and Northern Goshawk

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper's Hawk, and Northern Goshawk. Besides finding physical descriptions of these hawks, you'll also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird...
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Other

Bird Life International: Bird Links to the World: Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
There is a wealth of Canadian bird study links on this site. This page has general links for Canada. Clicking on each province or territory on a map takes you to links specific to that area.
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Other

Nature Canada: Important Bird Areas of Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Important Bird Areas of Canada is a conservation initiative whose goal is to identify, monitor and develop local support for the protection of selected natural habitats that are essential for the survival of bird populations. The work...
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Unit Plan
Friends of Algonquin Park

Common Loon and Bird Migration Research in Algonquin Provincial Park

For Students 9th - 10th
General information is given on the loon. See a movie of a Common Loon and listen to the different sounds that the loons are best known for. Included are research questions and answers about impact of the environment on the loon in the...
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Unit Plan
Friends of Algonquin Park

The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Gray Jay

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Gray Jay is found in Canada's north woods and is one of the few birds that stay all year round. Learn about its appearance, why they are special, nesting, and social life along with other interesting facts.
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Handout
Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the bald eagle.
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Handout
Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Great Blue Heron

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the great blue heron.
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Handout
Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Pacific Loon

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the Pacific loon.
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Handout
Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Redheaded Woodpecker

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the redheaded woodpecker.
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Handout
Nature Canada

Nature Canada: Acadian Flycatcher

For Students 9th - 10th
The Acadian flycatcher ranges from southern Ontario in the north and South American countries in the south. This fact page gives information about this species and the health of its population.
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Handout
Nature Canada

Nature Canada: Species Spotlight: Whip Poor Will

For Students 9th - 10th
The whip-poor-will is a Canadian bird on the threatened species list. Facts about the whip-poor-will and conservation efforts to help it are described.
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Handout
Nature Canada

Nature Canada: Species Spotlight: Whooping Cranes

For Students 9th - 10th
Although the whooping crane has survived for 3.5 million years, it has become endangered in the last few hundred due to human activities. At its lowest, there were only 15 on the whole planet. The number now stands at several hundred in...
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Handout
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Burrowing Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet about the burrowing owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting. The burrowing owl is an endangered species in Canada.
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Handout
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Long Eared Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet about the long-eared owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
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Handout
Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Blue Jay

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the blue jay.
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Handout
Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Spotted Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the spotted owl.
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Northern Gannet

For Students 9th - 10th
The northern gannet lives on the east coast of Canada and in Western Europe, and winters in the U.S. It is known for its size and for its speed as a diver when feeding on fish. Information about the northern gannet and photos can be...
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Common Nighthawk

For Students 3rd - 8th
Briefly described are the location and characteristics of the Common Nighthawk. Nine excellent photographs are also included.
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Black Capped Chickadee

For Students 3rd - 8th
Have you heard the bird call, "Chicka-dee-dee-dee"? This familiar call belongs to New Brunswick's provincial bird. Briefly described are its song, features, food and habitat. Included are ten beautiful close up photographs.
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Steller's Jay

For Students 3rd - 5th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the official bird for the province of British Columbia. Find out all the basic facts about the Steller's Jay, including a particularly interesting explanation of its...