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Owls: Links

Snowy Owl

PBS's Nature program “Magic of the Snowy Owl” might be of special interest as you launch your study of owls.

The Great Horned Owl is the most common owl in North and South America. National Geographic has a site all about this amazing creature.

Kidzone has more on the Great Horned Owl, including coloring and activity sheets.

Mexican Spotted Owls are endangered. Learn more about them at Defenders of Wildlife.

The cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl is a tiny owl measuring less than 7 inches in height. See one for yourself and learn more about this tiny creature at Defenders of Wildlife.

Scholar

Owl Prowl is a great thematic unit on owls for you to investigate! Great for both students and teachers!

Do you want to be an ornithologist when you grow older? EnvironmentalScience.org has a site all about the career of an ornithologist.

The U.S. Geological Survey is a great resource for learning more about owls. You can see pictures of the owls, learn tips for identifying owls, and get maps of where the owls can be found!

Learn more about owl pellets, even how to distinguish between pellets. No pellets handy? No problem — do a Virtual Owl Pellet Dissection from Kidwings! While there, be sure to check out their just-for-fun pages for crossword puzzles, matching games, and word searches!

And here's more from Kidwings — nests of knowledge in a kid-friendly site about owls. Enjoy!

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