DESCRIPTION


Few people have seen either a hummingbird or a condor in person, let alone both. This activity lets you see just how big, and how small, birds can be.

First-hand drawing and observation are backed up by some mathematical analysis.

 


RESOURCES

Learn more about Cuban Bee Hummingbirds and other hummingbirds at:
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wildideas/animal/hummingbird.html

Learn more information about Andean Condors at:
http://www.clemetzoo.com/rttw/condor/

http://natzoo.si.edu/Animals/Birdfacts/andeancondor.htm

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