In this birds worksheet, students read a 2 page informational excerpt about birds and the study of birds, ornithology. They then use the information the learned to answer the 10 questions in the packet. The answers are located on the...

A happy discovery occurred in Arkansas in 2004: a woodpecker, believed to be extinct since the 1940s, reappeared! Or did it? Middle to high school ecologists examine scientific evidence and use critical-thinking skills to determine...

Students identify the adaptive forces in the life cycle of plants, animals, and humans, isolate and identify the role that change and adaptation play in extreme environments and research and write a short term paper using MLA citations.

Students study the life and death of the dinosaur by building dioramas. In this dinosaur lesson, students research the extinct creatures, then build dinosaur dioramas. Afterward, the students engage in a discussion about the extinction...

First graders explore the job done by ornithologists. They role play identifying the characteristics that make a bird a bird. They discuss what makes each bird species unique. Students are introduced to Wisconsin's most common and rare...

Read the abbreviated description of the Snowy Owl and delve into a more detailed description of this bird if this information is insufficient. While reading about this interesting bird you can listen to the sounds of this species.

Yes, birds can see color and this site delves into pigmentation, color abnormalities, and structural colors of birds' feathers.

This site provides a detailed explanation of the structure of bird feathers. Topics include feather topography, types of feathers, and feathers and flight.

Why do birds molt? How many times a year do they molt? When do birds molt? These questions and more are answered on this comprehensive site.

Striking photos are presented in this colorful site that show the molting stages of the Calliope Hummingbird.

Plumage variations can be based on a number of factors. This brief but informative examines single plumage patterns, seasonal variations, and sexual dimorphism.

On this thorough site, you will find cool facts, description, range, habitat, conservation and more. Listen to the sounds of this bird species on this site as well.

This concise site presents facts related to appearance, range, conservation, and other names used to identify this bird species. Listen to the sounds of the Atlantic Puffin on this site as well.

This thorough site features cool facts, range information, behavior patterns, conservation status and more. Listen to the sounds of this bird species on this site.

Clear and concise facts and sounds of the Yellow-billed Cuckoo can be found on this thorough site. Listen to the sounds of this bird species on this site as well.

Cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status are topics highlighted on this impressive site. Listen to the sounds of this bird species on this site as well.

An abundance of facts and sounds of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker are found on this thorough site. Topics discussed include: description, range, habitat, food, behavior, and more.

A concise site that presents the following topics: cool facts, description, range, conservation status, and other names. Listen to the sounds of this bird species on this site as well.

While incubating, the female Juniper Titmouse hisses like a snake if disturbed. Find more interesting facts on this thorough site along with information on range, habitat, behavior, and more.

Listen to the sounds and enjoy reading the many facts found on this informative site. Topics discussed include: description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction and more.

Did you know that the Brown-headed Nuthatch uses tools to find its food? Find more interesting facts and listen to the songs of this bird species on this thorough site.

Listen to the songs of this species and examine the many facts found on this thorough site. A menu of topics includes: range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and more.

The Canyon Wren has not been known to drink water. Find out why and examine the many other facts presented on this competent site. Listen to the sounds of this bird species as well on this site

Peruse the facts, listen to the sounds, and view pictures of the Carolina Wren on this informative site. A menu of topics includes: range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction,and more.