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8 Engaging Bird Activities for Homeschool and Classroom Science Lessons

Are you studying birds in your homeschool or classroom? Engaging your students with interactive bird activities can make learning about these unique animals memorable. Birds provide a great opportunity to explore key science concepts, from understanding bird adaptations and behaviors to investigating their diets and life cycles.

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Types of Bird Wings: functions, descriptions, and pictures!

Bird wings are not one size fits all – bird wings come in many specialized forms that are serve different functions and fit different lifestyles. Let’s take a look at a few different types of bird wings and what they do!

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Seabirds & Shorebirds: types of birds you can spot at the ocean!

The beach is a fantastic spot for bird watching; you’ll encounter a fascinating array of seabirds and shorebirds—each adapted to life in a saltwater environment. Through adaptation, these species have each carved out their own place in the coastal ecosystem, making the ocean an exciting destination for birders.

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What makes a bird a raptor? Five characteristics of birds of prey

What is a raptor? A raptor is a predatory bird, with sharp talons, a hooked beak, and keen eyesight. Raptors are also sometimes called birds of prey. There are many different types of birds of prey, including eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, vultures, ospreys, and kites. Birds of prey come in many different sizes: from the […]

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