Surf these sites: About.com Birding -- Information on hundreds of species of birds, trip reports from around the world, free bird clipart, banding/ringing, checklists, ecology, anatomy, migration, free birdhouse and feeder plans, wildlife gardening, bird cams. All About Ducks for Kids -- Facts and related activities, songs, craft, worksheets, stories, cliparts K-12 for teachers and kids, related to ducks. Are Birds Really Dinosaurs? -- A DinoBuzz article covering the theory, and objections towards it, of the dinosaurian origin of birds. BIRDNET -- Provides information to professional ornithologists and members of the general public interested in learning more about both the scientific study of birds and the application of information to conservation and other issues affecting or associated with birds. Bicknell''s Thrush -- One of North America''s newest bird species, Catharus bicknelli. The site is about the species and about the studies underway in Canada, the USA and the Caribbean. Bird names translation index -- Translation of over 800 bird names into nine languages Birds Australia / RAOU Nest Page -- The Web site of Birds Australia (formerly the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union). The place for Australian bird information including the Directory of Australian Bird Research, threatened species volunteer work, the checklist, images, calls, sales etc. Birds Down Under: Birds and Culture of Australia -- Australian cultural and bird site, including conservation, migration, wetlands, history and walkabout. Birds and Sand -- International project studying the granulometric characteristics of sand based on nests of the Bank Swallow and Bee-eater - from the Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic. Birds of Central Siberia -- Information about siberian birds Birds of Prey -- Names and photos of birds of prey. Birds of Tasmania -- A comprehensive list of, and information on, the bird species found on Tasmania, including endemic and threatened bird species. Breeding Bird Survey Summary and Analysis -- Covering USA and Southern Canada, this site has a wealth of data on the breeding birds of the areas. California Condor Reintroduction Program -- California condors, Gymnogyps californianus, are currently being reintroduced to the central coast by the Ventana Wildernss Society. Here you will find current information on the California Condor release project. Class Aves -- A brief description of bird chracteristics, with a lisst of bird orders. Clemson University Radar Ornithology Lab -- A clearinghouse for all data pertinent to Radar Ornithology, including weather, NexRad, vertical radar, marine radar, and direct observations. The laboratory is devoted to the acquisition and analysis of radar data as it relates to bird movements in the atmosphere. Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology -- Membership institute whose mission is to interpret and conserve the earth''s biodiversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. Discover Canada''s Aquatic Birds -- This site describes all the aquatic bird species found in Canada. Avian evolution, adaptations for flight and a birdwatching quiz are also featured. Falklands War of the Penguins -- A bitter dispute rages in the Falklands over the death of penguins from oil spills and over-fishing. Government funded conservationists deny that there is a problem, whilst attempts have been made to stop the non-government research which has highlighted the deaths House of Bird Research -- Home of Johannes and Helga Erritzoe, authors and brid researcher. Author of "The Birds of CITES" and "PITTAS of the World" Illinois birds- Illinois Natural History Survey -- Information on most species of birds found in Illinois including ecology and conservation status. Images and videos of birds of Europe and north of Africa. -- Images and videos of 250 species of birds from Europe and north of Africa. Links to other bird sites. Images and videos of birds of Europe and north of Africa. -- Images and videos of 250 species of the birds of Europe and north of Africa. In English, Spanish, and French. Links to other bird sites. Internet Information on Shorebirds -- Links to various shorebird projects, resource pages and researchers. Introduction to the Aves -- Scientific background and information on birds. Josselyn Van Tyne Memorial Library -- Together with the University''s Bird Division Library, this collection has become one of the preeminent sources of ornithological literature in North America. Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre -- An opportunity to meet, see and hear Owls and Birds of Prey from around the world and learn about the ancient sport of falconry. La Plume -- This site strives to be a cocktail of ornithology, etymology and... humour.In French. Lake Annsjon Bird Observatory -- Information on activities at Lake Annsjon Bird Observatory. Results from ringing of passerines and monitoring of wetland species in the Scandinavian mountain range. Management of Scottish Woodlands for Capercaillie -- Habitat requirements of, and habitat management for Capercaillie in Scotland. Mycoplasmal Conjunctivitis in Wild Songbirds: The Spread of a New Contagious Disease in a Mobile Host Population -- Report about the disease, particularly affecting House Finches. New Zealand Birds -- Information on New Zealand''s birds and bird watching in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Descriptions and graphics. Nivon Birding Group Goor The Netherlands -- Read about our projects as there are nest box inspections, meadow birds protection, bird ringing and lots more. In English and Dutch Nocturnal Foraging by Western Grebes -- Western Grebes are nocturnal foragers on their wintering grounds. Norwegian Eagles -- Pictures and information pertaining to the three Nordic eagles: the White Tail, the Golden, and the Osprey. Ontario Bird Study Programs -- Ornithological projects run in Ontario by Bird Studies Canada Ornithological Web Library -- Extensive listing of bird-related web links. Ornithology Internet Resources: LSU Webliography -- Extensive set of bird related links, including on-line publications and software Phororhacoids:the Terror Birds -- Ancient South America was ruled by gigantic carnivorous birds. Recent discoveries in Florida shed new light on their real nature. Piping Plover - An Endangered Species -- Includes status, behaviour and environmental effects on the species. Raptor Center of UMN -- International medical facility for birds of prey whose mission is to preserve biological diversity among raptors and other avian. Recycled Materials Make Bird Feeder -- This bird feeder can be made in the classroom. It requires simple tools and materials. The assembly is very easy. The whole project takes less than an hour. Ruby-Throated Hummingbird -- This is a general article describing the biology and behavior of the ruby-throated hummingbird. Sandhill Crane -- This is a general article describing the appearance, biology and behavior of the sandhill crane. Shorebird Migration -- "Semi-current" information on the migration of shorebirds in the lower 48 states of the USA. Sibley-Monroe Species List -- Lists of scientific and english names arranged by families. Southend-on-Sea Group -- Royal Society for the Protection of Birds . Steller''s Eider -- From the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, includes species description, world status and factors affecting the Steller''s Eider. The Kakapo Parrot -- Site dedicated to the Kakapo, its habits and its threats. The Game Conservancy Trust -- Includes some ornithological research. The Kiwi Bird Page -- Info on the New Zealand Kiwi Bird The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Bird Division -- The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Bird Division is a collection of resources for people who conduct research on or need information about birds. Division personnel conduct research on the phylogenetic relationships, evolution and behavior of a wide variety of birds using museum collections, molecular techniques, and captive and field studies. The University of Southern Mississippi Migratory Bird Research Group -- The focus is on the ecophysiology, behavior and ecology of migrantlandbirds during passage. The White Pelican: An Endangered Alberta Species -- Although it was removed from the national list of threatened species in 1987, the American white pelican is still considered endangered in Alberta. Description, range, and links to other sites. Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research -- Non-profit center, dedicated to returning healthy birds back into the wild. Education and information on rescue and rehabilitation; also responds to oil spill disasters. Tropical Birds -- Info on a course designed to provide a detailed view of neotropical ornithology. Trumpeter Swan - An Alberta Endangered Species -- Trumpeters are the rarest swan in the world. They used to be abundant in North America but by the early 1900s, they were nearly extinct. Trumpeter Swan in Ohio -- This article describes the appearance, biology and behavior of trumpeter swans. Webcam pictures and descriptions of nesting blue tits. -- Links to last year''s sites as well. Descriptions of observed behaviour plus pictures from nest box camera. Whooping Crane: Endangered Alberta species -- The Whooping Crane and other Endangered Species & wildlife in Alberta, Canada and North America
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