Animals: Birds

These sites include information about several different types of birds, including a gallery of the official state birds. Learn about their physical characteristics and habitats and listen to their calls. View photographs, short videos, and live Webcams. Includes links to eThemes Resources on barn owls, raptors, penguins, and cardinals.

Grades

• 1,
• 2,
• 3,
• 4,
• 5,
• 6

Links

• The Life of Birds

  Learn about bird evolution, champion birds, and parenthood. In "Bird Songs" listen to birds singing. Requires Real-Audio Player.

  translate link
• North American Birds

  This is an extensive site of North American warbler birds. Choose "A-Z" in the drop box, and then click on "Index" for a list of the birds. See photos of the male and female, hear their call, and see a short video. Includes a map of their range.

  translate link
• Where Do North American Migrating Land Birds Go In The Winter?

  Find out which North American birds migrate to Latin America during the cold months.

  translate link
• The Exciting World of Birds

  This ThinkQuest has information on all different types of birds. Includes maps of migratory paths.

  translate link
• Wild-Eyed Alaska

  Watch a short video on gulls, chicks, puffins, and kittiwakes. The links are located on the left.

  translate link
• Bluebirds in Missouri

  Learn all about bluebirds, the Missouri state bird. Read about their habitats and more.

  translate link
• Brain POP!: Birds

  Watch a movie with Tim and Moby about birds then take a pop quiz. There is also an activity sheet, comics, and an experiment in which you can make suet to feed to birds. NOTE: This site is available by subscription only.

  translate link
• eThemes Resource: Animals: Penguins

  Learn all about the lives of penguins including their habitats, their adaptation to the environment, and their amazing ability to swim. See a live view of penguins from a Webcam and watch videos of penguins swimming and walking. These sites are filled with factual information, photos, and suggested classroom activities.

  translate link
• eThemes Resource: Animals: Raptors

  Information on various raptors, including Screech Owls, Great Horned Owls, Red-Tailed Hawks, and Bald Eagles. Many sites contain audio and video clips, plus one Webcam.

  translate link
• eThemes Resource: Animals: Barn Owls

  Information about barn owls, owl pellets, and the children's book "There's an Owl in the Shower."

  translate link
• eThemes Resource: Animals: Cardinals

  These sites have information about cardinals, also known as redbirds. Learn about their life cycle, habitat, diet, and more. Learn how to make a bird feeder to attract cardinals, or listen to a recording of their song. Includes an eThemes resource on birds.

  translate link
• eThemes Resource: Animals: Chickens

  These sites have many facts about chickens, including their diet, behavior, life cycle, feathers, and breeds. Watch a time-lapse video of a chicken hatching, complete the online jigsaw puzzle, or try one of the many egg activities. Included is an eThemes resource on birds.

  translate link

Education Standards

• AR
  • LS.2.1.1
  • LS.2.2.1.b
  • LS.2.3.1
  • LS.2.4.1.b
  • LS.3.6.5.e
  • LS.3.6.6.a
• MO
  • 1
  • 1.1
  • 1.2
  • 1.4
  • 3
  • 3
  • 3.1.A.a
  • 3.1.A.a
  • 3.1.D.a
  • 3.1.D.b
  • 3.1.D.d
  • 3.1.E.a
  • 3.1.E.c
  • 3.1.E.d
  • 4
• UT
  • V.2.a
  • V.2.c
  • V.3.b
  • V.4.a
• NV
  • L.2.A.1
  • L.2.A.2
  • L.2.C.2
  • L.5.A.1
  • L.5.B.1
  • L.5.B.2
• IL
  • 12.4.02
  • 12.4.03

Request State Standards

Created: March 13, 2002 at 12:35 | Updated: November 13, 2012 at 19:04