PBS
Pbs: Parenthood (Birds)
This article from the companion site to "The Life of Birds" by PBS is full of examples of parenting birds. There is astonishing variety in nest building, offspring rearing, care, and even manipulation and deceit.
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...
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Nest Watch: Nest Monitoring Manual [Pdf]
NestWatch is a citizen science project where the average person can assist scientists in observing and cataloguing bird populations to track how successful they are at nesting and reproducing. This 36-page package provides information...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Which Came First: The Chicken or the Egg?
It's a question that has perplexed everyone from the ancient Greeks to modern scholars. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Take a crack at this curious conundrum. [3:31]
Other
Ornithology: Avian Development
A good page devoted to the development process of birds. Discusses the incubating process and the stages of development.
Other
Ornithology: Avian Reproduction
Provides a good discussion of the reproductive behaviors and systems of birds. Contains information on everything from nests to incubation times.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Bird Reproduction
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the reproductive behavior of birds.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Bird Reproduction
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How do birds reproduce? We know that chickens lay eggs. But how do they do that? Learn more about bird reproduction in this learning module produced by CK-12.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Bird Reproduction
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the reproduction behavior of birds.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Birds Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a biology unit on birds.
University of Pittsburgh
Univ. Of Pittsburgh/seasonal Decline in Tree Sparrow
A HIGH level science article written about the change in clutch size through a mating season and the possible science base for this phenomena.