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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Snowy Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Bird Feather Color

For Students 9th - 10th
Yes, birds can see color and this site delves into pigmentation, color abnormalities, and structural colors of birds' feathers.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Feather Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed explanation of the structure of bird feathers. Topics include feather topography, types of feathers, and feathers and flight.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Molting

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: A Calliope Hummingbird Molts Its Gorget Feathers

For Students 9th - 10th
Striking photos are presented in this colorful site that show the molting stages of the Calliope Hummingbird.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Bird Feather Plumage Variations

For Students 9th - 10th
Plumage variations can be based on a number of factors. This brief but informative examines single plumage patterns, seasonal variations, and sexual dimorphism.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Rhinoceros Auklet

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Atlantic Puffin

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Horned Puffin

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Yellow Billed Cuckoo

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Black Billed Cuckoo

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Red Cockaded Woodpecker

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Boreal Chickadee

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Juniper Titmouse

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Pygmy Nuthatch

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Brown Headed Nuthatch

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Rock Wren

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Canyon Wren

For Students 9th - 10th
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
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Carolina Wren

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Western Bluebird

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the facts, view the pictures, and listen to the sounds of this species on this thorough site. A menu of topics includes: habitat, food, behavior, reproduction and more.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Grey Catbird

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse an abundance of facts, view pictures, and listen to the songs of the Gray Catbird on this thorough site. You can find information related to range, habitat, food behavior and more on this site.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Curve Billed Thrasher

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of facts, pictures, and sounds of this bird species can be found on this competent site. A menu of topics includes: range, habitat, food, behavior, and more.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Sprague's Pipit

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to the sounds of this bird species and peruse the abundant facts on this informative site. A menu of topics includes: range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction and more.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Nashville Warbler

For Students 9th - 10th
Cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status are the topics highlighted on this effective site. Listen to the sounds of this bird species on this site as well.