Curated OER
Animal Activities: Bird Talk
Students attempt to communicate with birds in the area by using a technique called phish.
British Library
British Library: Listen to Nature: The Language of Birds
Have you ever wondered why birds sing or how they communicate? The Language of Birds explains the hows and whys.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Flamingos
Outlines the characteristics of the flamingo, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with whales with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Raptors
Outlines the characteristics of birds of prey, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with these birds by integrating a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper...
Other
National Aviary: Curriculum: Family Lives of Birds: How to Attract a Mate
Learn all about the diverse behaviors-sharing, dancing, singing, fighting, looking good, and showing off-that birds exhibit when attempting to attract a breeding partner. With interesting sidebars on how birds communicate and how they...
Other
Nature Soundmap
A group of professional nature recordists from around the globe have collaborated to develop Nature Soundmap, an enjoyable and interactive way of exploring the natural sounds of our planet. Use Nature Soundmap to discover the wonderful...
Friends of Algonquin Park
The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Gray Jay
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.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Name That (Bird) Tune
After completing this lesson, students will be able to identify 3-4 birds by their song and develop observation skills necessary for listening to birds in their natural surroundings.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Birds Learn to Sing?
How do birds learn songs? How do they know to mimic the songs of their own species? Are they born knowing how to sing? Partha P. Mitra illuminates the beautiful world of birdsong.