This site from Enchanted Learning can answer your questions about birds. What type of scientist studies birds? What is the fastest running bird? Which bird lays the largest birds' eggs? Come and find out the answer to these questions and...

The original text and artwork from Birds of America by John James Audubon, an 1840 edition. Includes families of birds and an alphabetical listing of birds. A section of now-extinct birds and one of state birds have been added.

Learn about bird banding in Canada. Since 1923, Canada has had a bird banding program which enables it to gather data to help manage and conserve the country?s birds. Find out how birds are banded and who is responsible for this. Also,...

This resource will help you develop your birdwatching skills. It includes how to find birds, basic tips and how to use field marks such as patterns and colours to help distinguish species.

Canada's province of Quebec is home to over two hundred different species of nesting birds. The Redpath Museum's Quebec Biodiversity Website has an excellent selection of bird species that can be commonly found in the province. Pictures...

There are almost as many types of bird beaks as there are types of food that birds like to eat. This collection of images shows a wide range of beaks and the types of foods handled by each.

You might like to play in the autumn leaves and winter snow, but have you noticed that many birds don't like to stick around for the cold weather? And instead of the birds you're used to seeing in the warm months, your new feathered...

At least fifty different types of birds in Canada nest in cavities. This being said, these birds can adapt to nesting in nest boxes, which is a good thing since many of these birds? natural nesting sites are diminishing. Learn how to...

Here is the online version of John James Audubon's "Birds of America," as written by Audubon himself in 1840. The site includes the original artwork and text descriptions of each species of bird.

Study the birds by making this bird feeder! Website includes instructions for how to build the DIY bird feeder.

This collection of images of ten different birds illustrates the diversity of bird beaks.

Learn about pesticides and their effects on birds. Take a look at pesticides and how they work. Then, investigate pesticide use in Canada and how it has affected bird populations in the country. Finally, find out how pesticides can be...

Use this activity as an introduction to adaptations. Students will view video clips of birds and formulate their own observations and explanations for the different types of bird beaks and how they are used.

Birds protect their young in some cool ways! See how our national bird cares for its chicks. Students will read a National Geographic article about Eagles becoming extinct, and will watch a video on Iowa Bald Eagle cameras. Students will...

Animals have special features that allow them to adapt to conditions in certain environments. You might not be able to dive down 3281 feet to observe the deep sea anglerfish, but in this science fair project you can discover what the...

Read about a wearable device that may help prevent birds from being attacked and killed by cats. Includes video.

In this lesson plan, younger students wrap up a bird unit by making a bird mobile and then write facts on their display.

This thorough site describes how you can identify birds by examining their silhouette, field marks, posture, size, flight pattern, and habitat.

How do you figure out how to get places? Do you ask for directions, look at a map, or consult a compass? There are many ways for people to figure out how to travel from one place to another, but how do other animals do it? In this...

Learn about different species of birds that make the estuary their home, and why the estuary is an important stopover for others. Includes teacher and student materials for download.

The Smithsonian National Zoological Park provides a detailed look at birds. Content includes a focus on the Zoo's bird house exhibit, as well as bird houses, flight cages, bird facts, bird information for kids, an FAQ section, a photo...

One of the great attractions of this site is the ability to listen to the birds. Each bird is categorized with a picture, description, its cry, conservation status and "Cool Facts." There are tips for attracting birds as well as...

A very comprehensive website that defines birds in general and then examines the various species of birds found in southeast Michigan. Look up a specific bird and find a description, pictures, sound clips, and classification information.

Online companion to the PBS program "The Life of Birds." In-depth look at certain behaviors of birds, the evolution of birds, birds as parents, and bird songs.