Aves

Worldwide database compiled from the ornithological literature of birds with two different species as parents. Includes complete references for each species combination. In English, French, and Spanish.

Detailed information about the species for everyone from beginners to advanced researchers. Includes bibliography and APUSlife, a virtual magazine.

Identification tips, migration status, breeding habitat, and taxonomy chart.

Photo, range maps, and facts on this bird's habitat, nesting, and behavior.

Affiliated with the University of Basel, Switzerland. Focuses on the behavioral ecology of passerines.

Image, taxonomy chart, list of similar species, and identification tips for this bird.

Information from Wikipedia on these birds in the family Pteroclidae, their appearance, biology, habits and taxonomy.

An infobook with a great deal of information on penguins, their biology and behavior.

Translation of the word owl in Harry Potter in Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese.

Has descriptions, with markings and pictures for about 19 owls, from the non-profit Owl Research Institute in Montana.

Information from Wikipedia on this genus of near passerine birds from the New World.

Student project with classification, habitat, adaptation, diet, reproduction and interactions with other species.

Photographs, identification tips, and a taxonomy chart for this species.

Description of this desert species, photographs of male and female, range map, sound file and status.

Photographs of male and female, sound file, description, range and status.

Photographs and notes of 14 hummingbird species from throughout the Americas.

Images and descriptions of 11 species by Greg Lasley.

Several photographs of the Ross Gull and some comments on this bird, rare in Denmark.

Identification tips, photos, life history, and taxonomy.

New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife projects to monitor Red Knots (Calidris canutus) and other shorebirds. Count and banding results.

Description and illustrations of this extinct relative of the dodo from the island of Rodrigues, Mauritius.

Species account includes a photo and facts about this bird's habitat, nesting, and physical characteristics.

Facts and photos for this species.

Information from Wikipedia on the Meropidae, a family of near-passerine birds from the Old World.

Brief description of range, habitat, diet, and appearance. Includes photographs.

Peregrines, the worlds swiftest birds, are endangered everywhere in Canada and in most places in the United States.

Offers photos and facts about this bird's range and habitat.

Describes this species' habitat, diet, and song. Includes brief poems about this bird.

Photograph and information on this vulnerable species endemic to West Africa.

Photographs, brief description and distribution.

Information from Wikipedia on this family of small passerine birds, with a species list.

Photographs, European distribution map, identification features and recent UK sightings.

Photographs, brief description and distribution.

Photographs, European distribution map, identification features and recent UK sightings.

Article by Stephanie Doucet and Robert Montgomerie on their research into the interrelationship between bower features, plumage coloration, and indicators of male quality in this species.

Describes research into the extent to which female birds choose their mates according to their vocal ability.

Factsheet on this species.

Wikipedia provides information on the passerine bird family, Timaliidae.

Photo plus data on this bird's range.

Lengthy article by Julie Zickefoose.

Describes this species' habitat and feeding habits. Includes photographs.

Detailed photos of this bird's plumage and facts about nesting and conservation status.

Article from Wikipedia on these seabirds in the order Procellariiformes.

Taxonomy, history of decline, current world population, current nesting areas, and conservation efforts. Includes an image.

Site of a former New Zealand rock quarry that was turned into a blue penguin colony and tourist attraction.

Information on the Yellow-eyed penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) including distribution and life cycle, the Trust working to save them, plus news, events, resources and links.

Discusses the progress and results of ongoing scientific studies relating to changes in Adelie penguin colonies in the Ross Sea as a result of climate changes. Several scientific papers are included.

Entry for this species on the Red List of Threatened Species.

Species account and photos by Sky Hunters, a non-profit environmental education organization.

Pictures and information from the owl's point of view. Nice for children.