Bird of the Year 2025 Lesson 1: Teacher Introduction

Activity Introduction

BirdlifeSA’s Bird of the Year 2025 is the Red-billed Oxpecker. Use this Guideline resource to introduce learners to the Red-billed Oxpecker, exploring key facts about the bird, why it was chosen as Bird of the Year for 2025 and what makes it special. The Introductory Guide provides reading passages tailored to varying levels of English proficiency for learners to get to know the Oxpecker, as well as extensive vocabulary lists to enhance learner’s Science and English vocabulary. Use the Poster as a visual reference to display in your classroom.

Grade: 4-6

Resources Required: Downloaded (and printed if preferred) Lesson Plan document and Poster.

Key Concepts & Skills: An introduction to the Red-billed Oxpecker, background information on this bird.

Extra Notes: Find out more at https://www.birdlife.org.za/bird-of-the-year-2025/

Level of teacher facilitation: High

Curriculum links: Natural Sciences

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