Birds_SI2009

= = = = =Bird Biodiversity and Bioacoustics= ===What is the variety of birds that we have in the city and why is it important to study them? How do birds live in urban habitats? Bird biodiversity is a great way for students to explore the health of their local ecosystem. Recent studies have found some species of birds are able to raise the pitch of their song or increase song intensity in response to urban noise. In this project, you will learn how to help your students (1) identify bird species and generate site specific dichotomous keys, (2) understand bird behavior and communication, (3) analyze bird song and its connection to the challenges of bird communication in an urban settings through posing researchable questions and collecting and analyzing data.===


 * Teacher Leaders: Steve Scobie and David Eatough

Related Links: [|Lyre Bird - Imitating Sounds] 3:58 min

[|Bower Birds - Animal Behavior] 4:13 min

Dr. Eric Strauss powerpoint lectures from Week 1 of Teacher Summer Institute 2009



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