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National Zoo

Solve jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles, take a virtual world tour, send an e-card, learn about animals and their names—there's plenty to do on the National Zoo's website.

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/Birds/ForKids/default.cfm

National Aviary

Site of the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, PA, the premier aviary in the United States, home to over 600 birds.  Look over the entire site to find photos, descriptions of bird behavior, educational resources for teachers and children, even an opportunity to adopt a bird!  

Be sure to look at the New RAVEN Program  

 (Remote Audio Visual Engagement Network),

 the Aviary's innovative new distance-learning program. RAVEN is leading the trend with: 

Cutting-edge remote-teaching technology, featuring a six-foot interactive mobile robot;

A knowledgeable, experienced instructor to personally answer your questions live;

Access to the Aviary's twenty, world class exhibits that feature over 600 individual birds of more than 200 different species from around the world; Behind the scenes experiences with National Aviary staff; Live real-time footage, direct from the only "National" Aviary in the country; A variety of intriguing educational conservation programs for all ages. RAVEN programs are the next best thing to actually visiting the Aviary. A level above a nature documentary, RAVEN gives students the opportunity to interact with the instructor. To schedule a program or to learn more, please contact Steve Carbol, RAVEN coordinator, at 412-323-7235 ext. 241 or e-mail raven@aviary.org.

http://www.aviary.org/edu/main.php

Welcome to the Natural History Museum's Bird Site.  The Bird Site has been designed to provide general information about birds:  evolution & diversity, anatomy & physiology; adaptations & behavior, flight mechanics; and conservation.  The material is appropriate for educators and students of all ages.   A series of classroom activities is designed to help young people develop an appreciation, respect and understanding of the diversity and nature of birds.  The activities are written for teachers and are designed to be adaptable for grades K-12. 

http://www.nhm.org/birds/home.html

State Birds

This site by 50States.com, lists the official state bird for all 50 states. Images presented are drawn from “Audubon's Birds of America” by John James.

  http://www.50states.com/bird/

What is a Bird?

This site contains both information on specific birds as well as answers to questions: how does a bird fly; why do birds sing; where do birds lay their eggs; what makes a bird a bird. Designed for elementary ages.

http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/content/animals/birds/

Peregrine Falcon  See the live falcons and chicks in the nest box on the Kodak Tower in Rochester, NY.  Read the history of the falcons, physical description, hunting techniques, courtship and nesting, habitat and even a family tree!  

http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-locale=en_US&pq-path=2017

The Hummingbird Web Site  There are literally hundreds of projects and activities that can be conducted using Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds as the focus.  Some are simple observational studies that can be mastered by children as young as Kindergarten age. 

http://www.rubythroat.org/ActivitiesMain.html

Endangered Species  Complete web site listing endangered and threatened species in the U.S.

http://www.fws.gov/endangered/wildlife.html

Updated:  April 01, 2008