Curated OER
Natural Communication
Students investigate communication as an adaptation by examining visual, tactile, chemical and auditory communication. They study the characteristics of the red fox an songbirds.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
This resource from the Cornell University provides lots of great information about birds in general, and a "sound of the week" link where you can hear a different birdsong every week. Also find seasonal bird cams that allow students to...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 1 12 15: Can Songbirds Hear Storms Long Before They Arrive?
Article reports on research being done with songbirds to learn whether they can detect the upcoming arrival of strong storms.
Other
Bird Central: The Bird Groups
Bird are divided into 11 different distinct groups on this site by Rosso Unlimited. A brief description of each group is provided as well as specific species within groups. The standout feature here is the comprehensive supply of bird...
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Kids Page: Songbirds [Pdf]
An activity handout for students on the topic of the varied species of songbirds found in British Columbia. The handout is in PDF format.