Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Ornithology: Macaroni Penguin
Information about the macaroni penguin: physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, distribution, threats to survival, species status, etc. (Published Jan. 15, 2010)
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Flightless Cormorant
The flightless cormorant is an endangered bird that lives on the Galapagos Islands. Information about this bird as well as pictures can be found here.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Dodo (Raphus Cucullatus)
Provides an overview of the Dodo, including its history, habitat, appearance, diet, and much more. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Emperor Penguin
This multi-media site includes video and audio clips about the Emperor Penguin. A great site for research projects, fun facts, maps and more.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Emperor Penguin
This site provides a detailed overview of the Emperor Penguin. Content includes a focus on this bird's physical characteristics, geographic range, natural history, economic importance for humans, and more.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: Cassowary
Visit this personal webpage to learn more about this interesting Australian bird, the cassowary.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Emu
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on emus including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Emu
Meet the emu and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
BBC
Bbc Science & Nature: Emperor Penguin
BBC Wildlife profiles the largest penguin species, the Emperor penguin of Antarctica, with facts and photographs.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Humboldt Penguin
Here is a fairly detailed fact sheet on the Humboldt penguin. It also includes a few photos.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Emu
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the emu focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Penguin Theme Unit
This instructional activity is designed to help young students learn about penguins over a five-day unit.
Other
Springboard: Penguins
Discover interesting facts about these flightless birds. Take a quiz after you have finished reading about them and see how much you have learned.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: New Zealand Brown Kiwi
A male brown Kiwi is seen carefully walking over leaves and twigs on the ground in an area located in the North Island of New Zealand. The kiwi is a flightless bird and a national symbol of New Zealand. They lay eggs that are bigger than...