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PBS

Pbs: Champion Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
The PBS video series "The Life of Birds" is accompanied with this site. There are articles about several aspects of birds and their behavior. This one chronicles the highest, fastest, and most extreme birds. There are lots of examples.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Flying South for the Winter?

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at long-distance migration reveals a surprising pattern. Migration did not originate in the tropics, home to bird diversity.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Canvasback

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Canvasback, a wild duck who only lives in North America. Besides finding a detailed physical description of one of the fastest flying ducks, you?ll also learn about some of this bird?s unique facts and...
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University of California

Ucmp: Are Birds Really Dinosaurs?

For Students 9th - 10th
A great essay that illustrates how science is done as well as the relationship between dinosaurs and modern birds. Includes a picture to illustrate this concept, and contains many links to related sites.
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PBS

Pbs the Life of Birds: Evolution and Anatomy of Flight

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan, designed to accompany the PBS series "Life of Birds," explores how environmental pressures influenced the evolution of wings, how natural selection resulted in the diversity of bird species, and the mechanics of bird...
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Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: California Condor

For Students 3rd - 8th
This reference material explores the largest flying bird in California, the condor. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical characteristics, and much more!

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