Learn about birds and their special characteristics. Study their external and internal anatomy, feather structure, plumage, special adaptations, flight, migration, courtship, mating, nesting, eggs, incubation, care of the young, habitats, ecology, behavior, conservation, evolution, classification, distribution, worldwide birds and bird-related activities. Three half-day field trips emphasize field identification, bird song and other behavior.
This course is part of the Certificate of Accomplishment in Natural History Field Studies. |