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From The Cornell Lab Bird Academy:

Inside the Course

Study birds with this comprehensive ornithology course from the Cornell Lab, using the Handbook of Bird Biology, 3rd Edition* as your guide.

• Study biology from a bird-centered view
• Deepen your knowledge of flight, migration, vocal behavior, taxonomy and more
• Amplify your learning with custom videos, animations, and interactive learning tools
• Enjoy complimentary access to the online Companion Media Library
• Download 650+ full-color reference slides

* Handbook sold separately

Who is This Course For?

• Backyard bird watchers, nature enthusiasts, ornithology students, conservationists, teachers, naturalists, nature guides
• Birders who want additional tools for lifelong learning about birds
• Those who want to contribute data to citizen science projects
• Bird enthusiasts of all levels
   

You will receive an official digital Certificate of Completion as well as the option to purchase  Continuing Education Units upon passing the exam. You can return to the course material as often as you like, even after completion. 

Textbook Required, Sold Separately

Written by the world’s leading ornithologists, the Handbook of Bird Biology is the essential reference for a thorough understanding of birds. For more than 40 years budding ornithologists and bird enthusiasts have been expanding their understanding of avian life with the Handbook. Revised and now in full color, the 700-page Handbook of Bird Biology, 3rd Edition is the required text for this course, and is sold separately from the course. You can buy the Handbook through the Cornell Lab's online store or elsewhere.