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Birds

Recommended Links

Environment Canada

Discover how changing patterns of wind and severe weather resulting from climate change threaten the migratory patterns of birds (text and video).

Environment Canada

Learn about the fatal effects of oil pollution on seabirds.

Explore information on Canadian bird species, including population trends and taxonomy, with links to range maps, life history information and national conservation designations.

Find out why DDT was banned in 1972, and why this decision was one of the most important steps in protecting wildlife and people from the effects of pesticides (text and video).

Canadian Museum of Nature

Try one of these 13 interactive activities to practice your birdsong abilities, learn bird silhouettes, find out how to attract birds to your backyard and much more.

Environment Canada

Find detailed information on many of the 462 species of birds found across Canada. Learn about feeding, conservation, breeding and more.

Environment Canada

Find out what factors may have led to the high levels of mercury found in Nova Scotia loons in 1995 (text and video).

Environment Canada

Link to studies, surveys, programs and plans, focused on the monitoring and conservation of migratory birds.

Environment Canada

Find out how Canadian biologists used a captive breeding program to bring back Anatum Peregrine Falcons after DDT caused their disappearance from North America (text and video).

Transport Canada

Discover how birds and mammals can pose a danger to aircraft and how the aviation industry tries to prevent harm to these creatures.