Bird Nature Study Series: Free Printables, Resources, Craft and Activities on Bird Anatomy

It is especially important to learn about bird anatomy and bird field marks if you are going to be a birder. Some birds can be so similar, that one tiny, little field mark will make a huge difference in identifying a specific bird. We’ve rounded up more than two dozen FREE resources and printables to help you and your kids learn more about bird anatomy.

Field Marks and Bird Anatomy Information:
Field Marks from All About Birds – The Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Mother Nature’s Pop Science Guide to Birds Infographic 1:Bird Anatomy and Color
Mother Nature’s Pop Science Guide to Birds Infographic 2: Beaks and Wings

Printables:
Bird Anatomy Labeling Page Printable from Exploring Nature
Match the Birds beak to the food they are adapted to from Exploring Nature
Label the External Bird Anatomy from Enchanted Learning
Parts of a Bird Mini Printable Book from Little Wonders’ Days

Unit Studies and Lesson Plans:
Anatomy of a Bird Unit Study from Lesson Pathways
Bird Beaks and Feet Lesson and Data Table from Biology Corner
Respiratory Systems of Birds – differences between Avian and Mammalian Respiratory from Pet Education.
Bird Beaks – Bird Adaptation Photos
Bird Beaks Lesson from Science NetLinks
Secret of Bird Flight Revealed from Live Science


Crafts and Hands On Activities:
Bird Beaks and What They Eat Fine Motor Skills Activity from Deceptively Educational.
Beak Speaks Talking Bird Beak Card from Crayola.
Bird Beak Masks from Mouth of Mums
DIY Bird Wings from Paging Fun Mums – have your child make their own bird wings for dress up play. Beautiful!

Here are some great books on feathers, wings and flight:

 

Beaks! $7.09

Feathers – Not Just for Flying $7.95

What Makes a Bird a Bird $6.50

How Do Birds Find Their Way? $5.99

Don’t miss the other posts in our Bird Nature Study Series:
Bird Nests