Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: At a Brand New Home
Find out what to do with the habitat of a blank canvas at a new home landscape.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: On a Median
Find out about the habitat along the sides and medians of millions of miles of roads.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: At the Office
Find out how to make a business green, and in turn, more environmentally friendly.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Woodland Edges
Find out about the higher bird diversity at the boundary of two habitat types than in either type individually.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Wetlands
Find out how to support wetland plants and animals in a backyard habitat.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Rain Gardens
Get some tips and strategies to create a sustainable rain garden.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: On an Abandoned Lot
Learn some simple things that will improve the composition of plants on vacant, urban lots.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Meadows and Grasslands
Learn how to create a backyard habitat which provides a more meadow-like environment for birds.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: In Your Yard
Use this guide to create a habitat that attracts and sustains various bird species.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: At a Community Garden
Learn how to make a sustainable plot as part of a community garden.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Container Gardens
Learn how to maximize the wildlife in a small space by planting a container garden.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Structure, Cover, & Shelter
Learn how to build an appropriate habitat for birds and other animals to maintain structural diversity.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Food
Find out about different birds' food preferences, and how those affect their habitats.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: In the City
Learn how to create a backyard habitat in an urban setting.
Read Works
Read Works: An Owl Is a Bird
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage provides facts about owls. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary acquisition are also included. Several questions and a...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Birds
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] There is an amazingly wide variety of birds. Birds are vertebrates. Almost all have forelimbs modified as wings, but not all birds can fly. Learn more about birds in...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Importance of Birds
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] You are probably familiar with birds as food. Around the world, people consume chicken, turkey, and even more exotic birds, like ostriches. Can you think of other...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Bird Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how birds are classified.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Museum of Zoology
See the Museum of Zoology where visitors can explore the museum's resources.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Razorbill
This resource offers a clear and concise look at the Razorbill. Students and teachers will find information on this aquatic bird ranging from life cycle and diet to characteristics and habitat.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Necked Grebe
Learn about the Red-Necked Grebe, a North American waterfowl, including life cycle, habitat, diet, behavior, and range.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Little Blue Heron
Find out more about the Little Blue Heron through this educational resource. The content of this source includes information on behavior, characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat and range.
Other
Voronezh Zoological Gardens
This is a very informative site about this Russian zoo. It offers history and background, pictures, and an English version.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Magnificent Frigatebird
Learn about the natural history of the Magnificent Frigatebird. This site features information ranging from diet and range to characteristics and life cycle.