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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Northern Gannet

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Northern Gannet. Besides finding a detailed physical description of this spectacular diving sea bird, you?ll also learn about some its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on the...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Gray Jay

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Gray Jay. Previously known as the Canada Jay since it lives primarily in Canada?s northern forests, this bird is very similar to its close relative, the Blue Jay. Besides finding a detailed physical description,...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Burrowing Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Burrowing Owl, a bird true to its name, who nests underground. Besides finding a detailed physical description of one of western Canada's most endangered birds, you'll also learn about some of this bird's unique...
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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: Seabirds

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about seabirds. This group of birds makes up about three percent of the various species, even though two-thirds of the Earth is covered in water. Learn some unique facts and characteristics of seabirds. Also included in...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Ring Billed Gull

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Ring-billed Gull. Besides finding a detailed physical description of North America?s most abundant gull, you?ll also learn about some its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Downy Woodpecker

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Downy Woodpecker, eastern North America's most common woodpecker. Besides finding a detailed physical description of the smallest member of the woodpecker family, you'll also learn about some of this bird's unique...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Canvasback

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Canvasback, a wild duck who only lives in North America. Besides finding a detailed physical description of one of the fastest flying ducks, you?ll also learn about some of this bird?s unique facts and...
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Short Tailed Albatross

For Students 9th - 10th
What makes a Short-tailed Albatross unique? Learn more about this fascinating aquatic bird through this resource. The site features information ranging from characteristics and behavior to life cycle and diet.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Black Footed Albatross

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and check out this clear and concise resource featuring the Black-footed Albatross. Students will learn more about this aquatic bird's life, characteristics, habitat, range and more through this educational resource.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Giant Sea Creatures Eat Tiny Sea Creatures

For Students 9th - 10th
Kelly Benoit-Bird discusses new research that shows large sea animals actually herding their tiny food into big, bitable chunks. [6:22]
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Article
Other

About: Education: 20 Fun Facts About Wild Turkeys

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about current habitat, feeding habits, survival behaviors, physical characteristics and much more about wild turkeys.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the nesting behavior, physical characteristics, and feeding habits of bald eagles. Also, read about the history of the conservation efforts for the species.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Semipalmated Sandpiper

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Semipalmated Sandpiper. Besides finding a detailed physical description of this shorebird, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on the...
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Website
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Piping Plover

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Piping Plover. Besides finding a detailed physical description of this bird, you?ll also learn about some its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on the Piping Plover is...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Evening Grosbeak

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Evening Grosbeak. Besides finding a detailed physical description of this member of the finch family, 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
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Ruffed Grouse

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Ruffed Grouse. Besides finding a detailed physical description of this woodland bird, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on the Ruffed...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Ptarmigan

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Ptarmigan. Besides finding a detailed physical description of this Arctic bird, you?ll also learn about some its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on the Ptarmigan is...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Murres

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about Murres. Besides finding a detailed physical description of both the Common and Thick-biled Murres, you?ll also learn about some of the unique facts and characteristics of these birds. Also included in this Bird Fact...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Marbled Murrelet

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Marbled Murrelet. Besides finding a detailed physical description, you?ll also learn about some of this bird?s unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on the Marbled Murrelet is...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Lesser Snow Goose

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Lesser Snow Goose. The Lesser Snow Goose is likely the most common type of goose in Canada. Besides finding a detailed physical description, you?ll also learn about some of this bird?s unique facts and...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Roseate Tern

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Roseate Tern. Besides finding a detailed physical description of one of Canada?s endangered species, you?ll also learn about some this tern?s unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet...
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Website
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Redhead

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Redhead. Besides finding a detailed physical description of this diving duck, you?ll also learn about some its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on the Redhead is information...