Get the facts about the American Goldfinch. Besides a detailed physical description of this North American seed-eating bird, is a collection of unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet is information on the American Goldfinch's habitat and habits, range, feeding, breeding, and conservation efforts. A list of resources completes the fact sheet.

See the many birds that spend their summer in the Arctic in this video segment from Nature.

This issue of the free online magazine, Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears, explores the amazing birds that live in or migrate to the polar regions. The issue was co-produced with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. In addition to content knowledge articles and lesson plans, the issue includes information about bird-themed citizen science programs from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

This article assembles free resources from the Arctic and Antarctic Birds issue of the Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears cyberzine into a unit outline based on the 5E learning cycle framework. Outlines are provided for Grades K-2 and 3-5.

This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Alphabet of Birds by McLoughlin Bros. (c1885), a picture book of birds for each letter of the alphabet.

Get the facts about Bicknell's Thrush. Besides finding a detailed physical description of North America's least known birds, you?ll also learn about some of this bird's unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on Bicknell's Thrush is information on its habitat and habits, range, feeding, breeding, and conservation efforts. A list of resources completes the fact sheet.

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, learn what you should do if you find a banded bird yourself. A list of resources completes the discussion.

This activity is an introduction to the study of birds. Students will gain observation and classification skills.

Dr. Helen James, an ornithologist at the National Museum of Natural History, explains what prehistoric evidence can tell you about bird extinctions. [29:15]

There are almost as many types of bird beaks as there are types of food that birds like to eat. This collection of images shows a wide range of beaks and the types of foods handled by each.

There are almost as many types of bird beaks as there are types of food that birds like to eat. This collection of images shows a wide range of beaks and the types of foods handled by each.

This site is on the book "Bird Watch" by Jane Yolen. It includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.

Students are asked to explain the characteristics of the bird in flight and how adaptations would allow the bird to fly a particular way. [0:32]

The Smithsonian National Zoological Park provides a detailed look at birds. Content includes a focus on the Zoo's bird house exhibit, as well as bird houses, flight cages, bird facts, bird information for kids, an FAQ section, a photo gallery, and more.

This activity is a field investigation of the bird population in the schoolyard and how the students will plan to attract more birds.

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s ornithology collection of approximately 35,000 research specimens covers more than a century of ornithological exploration around the world, with an emphasis on species native to Ohio. Each specimen is meticulously prepared for use in scientific analysis. In this specimen spotlight, learn about all the information we can glean from just one specimen with host Lee Hall and William A. and Nancy R. Klamm Endowed Chair and Curator of Ornithology Dr. Andy Jones. Worksheets available for grades 7-8 and 9-12.

In this Nature video, learn about the extraordinary impact that birds have on the agriculture of a small Indian community.

Join us on a special trip up to Bathurst Island to record birdsongs, and learn about how you can use bird observations to create scientific inquiry in your classroom using ebird.org and birds.cornell.edu/birdsleuth.

Learn about Canada's smallest duck, the Bufflehead. Besides finding a detailed physical description of North America's rarest duck, you?ll also learn about some of this bird's unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on the Bufflehead is information on its habitat and habits, range, feeding, breeding, and conservation efforts. Don?t forget to check out the sound clips of the Bufflehead at the top of the webpage. A list of resources completes the fact sheet.