Resource
Australian Backyard Bird Activity
Colour and identify four familiar Australian backyard birds, then record an observation. Includes a two-page A4 activity and extension guide.
Puzzle and checked solution
Preview both printable pages
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What children need to do
Colour the four birds, read their names and complete the observation prompts.
What you'll need
- the printed activity
- a pencil
- colouring pencils if children want to decorate the finished page
How to use it
Offer the activity as an individual choice or let two children compare ideas. The second page provides prompts that extend observation, drawing or discussion without prescribing one correct creative response.
Skills practised
wildlife identification, careful observation and descriptive language.
Make it easier
Choose one bird and describe only its beak, feet and body shape.
Make it harder
Compare two birds and explain which features help tell them apart.
Printing notes
Print at actual size on A4 paper. The activity and extension pages use high-contrast lines and remain readable in black-only mode.
