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Around 150 million years ago, flying dinosaurs called Pterosaurs began to change (evolve) and develop feathers. This is where scientists believe Birds, as we know them, got their start. Over thousands and thousands of years, there have been thousands and thousands of bird types. Many have become extinct. Others have evolved into one of the 9,000 species of birds that now live on our planet. Birds have learned to live almost everywhere on Earth. From freezing arctic areas to tropical islands and everywhere in between, there are native birds and birds that just come for a visit. Around the world, many of these native birds are endangered. Changes like global warming, pollution, and more humans building more buildings, are destroying the places where they live and feed.
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All About Birds

[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] Presents a guide to 599 species, birding basics and bird cams.

All About Birds: Limpkin

[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] Learn where they live, what they eat, how they build their nests, and why they are very endangered some areas.

Attwater's Prairie Chicken

[ Kids/Teens ] Texas Parks and Wildlife explains what this bird looks like, where they live and nest, and why they are endangered.

Australian Birds

[ Teens/Mature Teens ] Contains photos and facts about Australian birds including habitat, conservation, distribution maps.

The Aviary

[ Kids ] Read about different kinds of birds, see their pictures, and hear the sounds they make.

Avibase

[ Mature Teens ] Directory of bird information. Offers information by scientific classification, or by entering the common bird name into search.

Bird House - National Zoo

[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] Has exhibits to attend, FAQs, bird blogs, and resources.

Bird Identification

[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] A guide to identifying the birds of North and Central America. Includes sound clips of bird song.

Birds at Zoom School

[ Kids ] Learn how birds evolved and discover the characteristics that make them unique. Find out more about hobbies like bird watching and backyard birding.

Eastern Brown Pelican

[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] Color photograph and information about the size, diet, habitat, and life span of the brown pelican.

FAQ Kids: Birds

[ Kids ] Get the answers to questions about birds, such as what is the smallest bird in the world?

Garden Safari: Birds

[ Teens/Mature Teens ] Photos, sounds, and notes of birds in a Netherlands garden.

Kaytee Kids' Zone

[ Kids/Teens ] Explores animal habitats, bird anatomy and endangered birds.

KidWings

[ Teens ] View virtual owl pellet dissections and learn about bird skulls, eggs, nests, and feathers.

The Life of Birds

[ Teens/Mature Teens ] From David Attenborough and PBS. Discusses behavior, evolution, parenthood, bird songs, champion birds, and provides links.

New Zealand Birds Online

[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] The digital encyclopaedia of New Zealand birds. Features a collection of images, sound files and information about the country's unique bird species.

Oiseaux

[ Teens/Mature Teens ] Bird identification guide with search engine for names. Includes photos, drawings and recordings of birdsong.

Project FeederWatch

[ Kids/Teens ] A page about birdwatching, from Cornell University.

Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center

[ Teens/Mature Teens ] Learn about a different bird each month. Explains where the bird lives, what it eats, and if it is endangered.

Young Birder of the Year Competition

[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] Annual competition for birders aged 10-18 who like to draw birds, take field notes or write about birds. Prizes include binoculars and field ornithology camp scholarship.