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Animal Search Engine

Animal Search: The Internet Search Engine for Everything Animal; Use this search engine to find links to animal information


Animal Encyclopedias

NatureServe - An Online Encyclopedia of Life: A source for conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals, and ecological communities of the United] States and Canada; in-depth information on rare and endangered species, but includes common] plants and animals


Birding

The Aviary: Facts and information about birds, food, nutrition tips, bird clip art, and MORE

Birding: Rare bird alert by state, links to other birding sites

Birding for Kids: Information and facts about birds; fun activities related to birds

Electronic Zoo / Nativity - Bird Page: Alphabetical listing of links to information about birds of all types

Extraordinary Bird from PBS: Facts, information, and photographs of nature's extraordinary birds

Introduction to Vertebrates: Fossil records, life, history, and ecology

National Audubon Society: Facts and information about birds, kids' site

Vertebrate Flight: Information about birds


Birds

PBS: The Life of Birds: Read about the evolution of birds, learn how their brains work; download a screensaver, and access a set of related links


Bird Links

Animals of the Arctic: Facts, information, photographs

 Animal Bytes Database: (Listed alphabetically); Links to important facts about all animals, including birds

Animal Web: SEARCHABLE by keyword

Birds: Facts and information about specific birds

Birds of North America: Lists of references, organizations, important facts, links about birds

Creature World: Click on a continent on the colorful homepage world map, to go to an interactive page introducing animals from the selected habitat. This informative site for young students is part of PBS Kids

Electronic Zoo: Links to facts and information about animals, animal health, as well as links to animal publications; Zoo and Aquarium Links

The Life of Birds from PBS: Learn everything and anything you've ever wanted to know about the avian kingdom. Read about the evolution of birds; Learn how their brains work, and MORE!

Zoology: Links to important facts and information about all animals

Zoom School: Birds: A children's interactive bird encyclopedia, only online; All About Birds, with a great deal of general information about the species; Bird Printouts, Bird Extremes (largest, smallest, oddest, etc.), Bird Watching, and MORE

Zoos and Aquariums: A comprehensive directory of zoos and aquariums

ZooWeb: Zoos and Aquariums: A comprehensive, educational site that does more than list zoos and aquariums; includes zoo cams, informative articles, photographs, and MORE


Bird Migration

Animal Migration
Bird Migration Facts

How Birds Fly

=Flapping Flight - How Birds Fly: Learn how birds fly; animations and graphics


Online Field Guide

eNature.com: From the National Audubon Society:A MUST FOR RESEARCH! Includes a large thumbnail image, description, and varying additional information. about Amphibians, Birds, Butterflies, Fishes,Insects, Mammals, Reptiles, Seashells, Seashore Creatures, Spiders, Trees, Wildflowers PLUS Ask an Expert message board, Habitat Guides- SEARCHABLE by keyword


Zoos That Offer Information About Birds

exZOOberance: Sections on animal photo gallery, animal news, animal web cams, quotes, zoos and aquariums for all 50 states (with links to actual sites if available), and much MORE

Sedgwick County Zoo: Birds: Photographs, movies, sounds, important facts and information about birds

Sedgwick County Zoo Rainforest Animals: Photographs, movies, sounds, important facts and information about animals and birds

Smithsonian National Zoo Park: Photograph and information library about animals and birds

ZooNet for Kids: Facts and information about zoos and animals; photographs; links

Zoo Links: A comprehensive directory of zoos and aquariums


Specific Birds

Birds of Prey

Adopt-a-Bird at Audubon's Center for Birds of Prey: Each year Audubon's Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, Florida receives over 600 injured or orphaned raptors. Nearly 85% of all injuries to the birds admitted are related to human interaction, including gunshot wounds, collisions with cars and powerlines, poisonings and loss of habitat. With prompt care, many birds can be returned to the wild. Those who cannot be released are permanently cared for at the Center's aviary. Since 1979, the Center has treated over 7,000 birds of prey and released 3,200, including over 200 Bald Eagles, back to the wild. Audubon's Many of the non-releasable birds become Audubon Adopt-a-Bird candidates and assist Center staff in educating the public about the importance of saving raptors and their habitat. Help by sponsoring one of our "raptor residents" through Audubon's Adopt-a-Bird program! Your gift adoption provides food, housing and medical care for the many non-releasable raptors residing at Audubon's Center for Birds of Prey.

Peregrine Fund: A jumping-off point to dozens of resources related to birds of prey; Find out what's being doneto preserve, protect and celebrate these powerful and important predators worldwide, and how you can lend a hand

Raptor Center: Birds of prey, general information and facts; photographs; how to help injured birds

Raptor Rehabilitation Center: Adopt a bird; facts about birds; bird side show


Eagles

American Eagle Foundation
Eagle Cam
The Bald Eagle Page
Eagle Page

Hummingbirds
The Hummingbird Website
Hummingbird.net
Hummingbirds

Owls

Owls
Owl Page

Penguin Page

Pete & Barb's Penguin Pages
Emperor Penguins from National Geographic
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Focus on Penguins
Penguins

Rare Birds

Rare Birds: Photographs, facts and important information; hear what these birds sound like


Other Birds
The Condor
Eastern Bluebird
Geese of the World
Chickadees
House Sparrow
Cockatoos
The Common Loon

Animal Pictures

Animal Pictures Archive - SEARCHABLE by keyword


Reference Sites to Help in Your Research

1upinfo.com: A free enclyclopedia to use for researching topics - SEARCHABLE by keyword

Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z

Information Please: On-Line Dictionary; Encyclopedia; Almanac, and MORE


**You might want to check out our Endangered Animal Page for information about Endangered Birds.


 

..a bird is an animal that has feathers, two wings, two feet, and no teeth?
...an ornithologist is a scientist who studies birds?
...birds are found in most parts of the world?
...the very first bird, the archaeopteryx, lived about 140 million years ago, and was about the size of a crow? This bird was like a reptile.
...there are about 9,000 kinds of birds in the world today?
...the tiniest bird is the hummingbird which weighs several ounces? It also lays the smallest egg. Its egg is about one-half an inch long.
...the tallest bird is the whooping crane which stands about 5 feet tall, and has a wingspan of 90 inches?
...the biggest bird is the ostrich? It also lays the biggest egg. Its egg can weigh up to 4 pounds.
...some birds are predators, which means that they kill other animals for food? Owls, hawks, and eagles are examples of predators.
...some birds eat worms and insects, while others eat mostly fruit and berries?
...birds do not have to learn how to build a nest? They are born with the ability to make a nest.
...some birds can't fly? The ostrich, the penguin, and the kiwi are examples of birds that do not fly.

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