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This page is for current students of the Home Study Course in Bird Biology. It contains course-related information and links, as well as notifications of any updates or additions to the course materials.
REFERENCE TO "PART 2" (Page 1-66)
Please note that Part 2 was referenced on this page. This has caused a bit of confusion. It is a typo, and the reference was due to the fact that at one time our course textbook was actually sent in two parts (two three-ring binders), Part 1 and Part 2.
Part 1 consisted of Chapters 1 through 5, preceded by the BIRDS AND HUMANS supplement. Part 2 consisted of Chapters 6-10, preceded by the EVOLUTION supplement. The reference on page 1-66 refers to the EVOLUTION supplement, which can be found between Chapters 5 and 6 in the Handbook of Bird Biology.
BIRDER'S ESSENTIAL RESOURCE GUIDE (Chapter 2 supplement)
The Birder's Essential Resource Guide is a supplement to Chapter 2. Because basic information and web site links often change, we decided to offer this resource via the web site, so that we are able to update it periodically. Please click HERE to access the latest version.
ACTUAL NUMBER OF BIRDS IN FIG. 2-38 (Chapter 2)
This information was accidentally omitted from the end of Chapter 2. The actual numbers of birds in Figure 2-38 are as follows: (a) 50, (b) 50, (c) 95, and (d) 80.
ELECTRONIC COPIES OF THE INDEX AND GLOSSARY (PDF Files)
Although an Index and a Glossary are both included within the printed materials, by request we are providing a link to a pdf version of each section for easy online access. Please click HERE to obtain a pdf copy of the Index, and click HERE to obtain a a pdf copy of the Glossary.
BIRD NAME PRONUNCIATION ASSISTANCE (Web Sites)
A great place to get (free) sound bytes of pronunciations for various words is the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Online.
Also, our Chapter 1 Author Kevin McGowan has provided a lighthearted take on the difficulty in pronouncing a few miscellaneous bird names (a request for assistance that we receive frequently). Click HERE to go to his page.
Please check this page often for additions and updates!