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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Turkey Vulture

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet about the turkey vulture gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Peregrine Falcon

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet about the peregrine falcon gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Ferruginous Hawk

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet about the ferruginous hawk gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
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Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Cinereous Vulture

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of the Cinereous Vulture. Overview includes a physical description, their niche and habitat in the wild, and their life history. Facts about special adaptations they have had to make in order to survive.
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: American Bald Eagle Status in Your State

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What is the status of the bald eagle in your state? Investigate the population of the once endangered national bird in the states. Understand why birds of prey are protected in the United States.
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Enviro Explorers Kids' Club: Bald Eagle Puzzle

For Students Pre-K - 1st
After dragging pieces of a puzzle into place to complete a picture of a bald eagle, link over to a page of kid-friendly facts about this bird of prey.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Owls

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about owls through this concise resource. This site provides information about the anatomy, pictures, the habitat and range, classification and more of owls.
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BBC

Bbc Nature: African Fish Eagle

For Students Pre-K - 1st
African fish eagles are familiar birds of prey on the waterways of sub-Saharan Africa, noted for their distinctive and haunting call. These eagles perch on branches overlooking the water, swooping down to catch fish which are then...
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Kalamazoo Nature Center

For Students 9th - 10th
The Kalamazooo Nature Center is a 1,000 acre nature preserve that has birds of prey, a butterfly garden, nature trail and more.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: A Bird's Eye View of the Desert Food Chain

For Students 4th - 6th
Describes how a food chain works in a desert and how the Mojave desert food chain works in particular.
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Nature Canada

Nature Canada: Peregrine Falcon

For Students 9th - 10th
The peregrine falcon is a species at risk in Canada but conservation efforts have had a positive impact on its numbers in the wild. Facts about the peregrine falcon are presented here.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Swainson's Hawk

For Students 9th - 10th
Come and check out this informative resource on the Swainson's Hawk. The content of this source includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, behavior and life cycle.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian website has a brief but thorough article on the Bald Eagles. Content also includes pictures and an extensive quote from naturalist Edward Nelson as he discusses the role of eagles in Eskimo myth.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
A clear and concise look at bald eagles, with information on habitat, life cycle, reproduction, diet, and more.
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Ninepipes Center for Wildlife Research: Homepage

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from the Ninepipes Center for Wildlife Research & Education provides information on its programs, research projects, and publications. Teachers and students will find links to other wildlife sites and photographs and...
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American Bald Eagle Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Bald Eagle Foundation is dedicated to the protection and preservation of bald eagle habitats. Consolidates much useful information about bald eagles, from eating habits to mating behaviors, and is an especially useful site...
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Other

San Francisco Zoo: Barn Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the barn owl include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
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Biology Corner

Biology Corner: Peppered Moths Simulation

For Students 6th - 8th
This simulation allows students to take on the role of a bird and eat different types of peppered moths. Students analyze which types of peppered moths do better in various environments.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Golden Eagle [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Print out this coloring page of a golden eagle eating its prey. A prominent focus is given to this bird's specialized talons and beak. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Bald Eagle

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn about the bald eagle, endangered bird that is the symbol of the United States.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information, photos, and a video about the owl. [1:33]
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Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Barn Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent account of the Common Barn Owl. This site provides information on the owl's description, status, habitat, niche, life history, as well as facts on special adaptations they have acquired.
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Other

The Hawk Conservancy Trust

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the homepage of the Hawk Conservancy in Andover, England. Continuing with frames grants more information than continuing without frames. There is information about the facilities and the cause.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: California Condor

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about the California condor, as well as several pictures.

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