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)
- characteristics
  - markings and color
  - anatomical characteristics (e.g., size, weight, shape, length)
  - behaviors and song
  - reproductive traits and nesting habits
  - feeding habits
- how to care for pet birds
  - nutritional requirements of pet birds
  - housing and equipment requirements for pet birds
- geographic origins.

Process/Skill Questions:

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

Teacher Resources:

- 8VAC20-790-470. Animals and pets., Administrative Code, Legislative Information System
- Wildlife in the Classroom, DWR