Information about avian influenza and how it affects birds, including signs and symptoms of the disease and advice for avoiding spreading it.

A look at long-distance migration reveals a surprising pattern. Migration did not originate in the tropics, home to bird diversity.

Oil can be deadly for a bird. Even a tiny amount, the size of a quarter, could be enough to kill a bird. Learn how oil harms birds and what birds are most at risk. Then, take a look at how oil spills happen and just what can be done....

Beginning with the bird skeleton, this website from Earth-Life Web describes bird anatomy and morphology. Pictures and diagrams are included for each section. Feet, wings, eggs, and feathers are just some of the topics discussed.

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,...

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...

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.

An article on attempts to save the spotted owl. Biologists are using satellites to monitor potential habitats for this bird of prey and to gather data on the approximate number of spotted owls in circulation.

Toni Cade Bambara is featured in this brief biography for her ability to combine and advocate for both feminism and black minorities through her literature. See "Toni Cade Bambara Activities" for related resources.

Fact pages for many of Canada's birds can be found on this site. The site aims to raise awareness about efforts to conserve bird populations. There is excellent information about how climate change affects birds, and what birds need in...

Do you enjoy singing contests like American Idol? Well, male songbirds have their own version of a singing competition that has been going on for thousands of years, and classical musical composers have been taking notes. In this music...

Explore this NOVA: "Battle of the X-Planes" interactive activity to see how engineers have modified a military plane's sound, shape, and heat emissions to minimize detection.

This site is all about birds! Read facts on birds and discover which bird is the rarest, which is most common, and smallest and largest. There are also several links for other pages on birds.

This site, which is provided for by Earth-Life Web, gives a list of extinct birds and provides a brief description and dates of extinction.

A scatter plot showing data for the sizes of birds' eggs is presented. Students are to look for correlations and make predictions whose values fall within the data range. They are also to make generalizations about the characteristics of...

Tillena Lou and her siblings spend a lazy day imagining what it might be like if they were other types of animals. What would they need to survive? Synopsis: Tillena Lou explores her home and discovers interesting things about the...

A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of Curious and Instructive Stories about Wild Animals and Birds by Joseph Wolf, a nonfiction book for children.

Find out the three easy steps citizens can take to support pollinators including providing shelter and nesting materials, food, and avoiding using chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers.

General information is given on the loon. See a movie of a Common Loon and listen to the different sounds that the loons are best known for. Included are research questions and answers about impact of the environment on the loon in the...

A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of Snow Bird and the Water Tiger by Margaret Compton, a fiction book for children.

If you've never heard of a moa it's because they've been extinct for 1000 years. This article is about the huge bird and the reasons for extinction. Pay special attention to the "Questions for Thought."

In this comprehensive unit, students launch their learning about birds by using informational texts. As students read these texts, they build background knowledge and develop their skills as readers of informational texts. Included are...

Here you'll find great information on the symbols for the state of Mississippi. Gives date of adoption, colorful pictures, and other important information about each symbol.

Sacajawea was a Shoshone guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition. Her presence gave the expedition credibility with the native peoples, who were less apt to be suspicious of the group's motives when they saw Sacajawea with her baby,...