Title: (Optional) Identify species of birds.
Course: Agricultural Education - Preparation (18003-II) > Section: Exploring the Small Animal Care Industry

Identification could include

  - terms related to birds
  - considerations involved in selecting a pet bird
  - common species of pet birds (e.g., cockatiels, conures, lovebirds, parakeets, parrots, cockatoos, macaws, canaries, starlings, finches)
  - markings and color
  - nutritional requirements of pet birds
  - housing and equipment requirements of pet birds
  - how to care for a bird
  - anatomical characteristics (e.g., size, weight, shape, length)
  - behaviors and song
  - reproductive traits and nesting habits
  - feeding habits
  - geographic origins.

Process/Skill Questions:

  - What is ornithology?
  - What are some protected bird species, and why are they protected?