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dots_orange.gif (204 bytes) Much of this information has been developed for Classroom FeederWatch, the first of four curricular projects within Citizen Science in the Schoolyard.  Information from the other curricular projects will be added to these pages as they are developed.

Feeding Birds

Bird ID

  • Online Bird Guide -- includes sound clips of songs and calls; illustrations to help you learn field marks; text describing habitat, food preferences, breeding behavior, and identification tips; and range maps showing where each species occurs.
  • Bird ID Challenges -- identification hints for groups of species that can be difficult to tell apart, as well as hints on a variety of other challenges in bird identification.
  • Bird Topography-- correct terminology for describing the parts of a bird.

Fun with Birds

  • Birds by Region -- find out about the most common birds in your region.
  • Year in Birding -- birding highlights throughout the year, by region.
  • Bird FAQ -- questions and answers about birds.
  • Cool Facts -- bird fun trivia.
  • Bird Sound -- check out the amazing world of bird sounds.
  • Online Bird Cams -- list of links where you can view birds in their habitat.
  • Bird Bios -- information about nesting, mating and feeding habits.

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