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Quiz about A Kaleidoscope of Colourful Birds
Quiz about A Kaleidoscope of Colourful Birds

A Kaleidoscope of Colourful Birds Quiz


Can you identify these colourful birds from the images shown?

A photo quiz by Plodd. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
Plodd
Time
2 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
374,575
Updated
Oct 08 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
843
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which bird with its long bill and distinctive crown of feathers is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which fruit loving bird feeds on bananas in the forests of sub-Saharan Africa? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This Asian bird is considered to represent affection and fidelity in Chinese culture. What is it called? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which wading bird has an unusual beak which it uses to strain food by sifting through mud and silt? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This endangered Australian bird is also called a rainbow finch. What is it? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which parrot native to Samoa and Tonga can be identified by its unique colouring? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which small affectionate birds are known to mate for life? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This colourful looking bird looks as though it should be at home on an artist's palette. Belonging to the cardinal family, what is it called? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. With its unusual plumage, which African bird has a dull sounding name? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which bird's name is taken from the Spanish word 'bobo' which means fool or clown? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which bird with its long bill and distinctive crown of feathers is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa?

Answer: Hoopoe

The medium-sized hoopoe has reddish-brown feathers, white and black striped wings, and an amazing fan-like crest on top of its head. The sound of their call resembles a "hoop, hoop, hoop".
2. Which fruit loving bird feeds on bananas in the forests of sub-Saharan Africa?

Answer: Turaco

Turaco love eating bananas, grapes, papaya, as well as small insects. The bright green feathered bird with its distinctive crest is also called a lourie or plantain-eater. Other species in the same family can be vivid blue, grey, purple and red.
3. This Asian bird is considered to represent affection and fidelity in Chinese culture. What is it called?

Answer: Mandarin duck

Mandarin ducks have dramatic colouring, especially the orange plumes on each cheek, and orange 'sail' feathers on their back. The females are quite dull in comparison, being more brown but with less distinct markings. The bird symbolises love and respect in any Chinese relationship.
4. Which wading bird has an unusual beak which it uses to strain food by sifting through mud and silt?

Answer: Roseate spoonbill

Spoonbill come in different varieties including roseate, yellow-billed and black-faced. Their bills resemble large spatulas which they use to move in shallow water, searching and filtering food such as insects and crustacean.
5. This endangered Australian bird is also called a rainbow finch. What is it?

Answer: Gouldian finch

The endangered Gouldian finch, or Lady Gouldian Finch, was named after the wife of John Gould, a 19th century artist who was known for painting birds. The colouful bird has black, purple, yellow, green and blue plumage.
6. Which parrot native to Samoa and Tonga can be identified by its unique colouring?

Answer: Blue-crowned lorikeet

The blue-crowned lorikeet is a brighly coloured parrot with green, red and blue feathers. They live in areas abundant with flowering trees and eat fruit such as wild hibiscus and coconut.
7. Which small affectionate birds are known to mate for life?

Answer: Lovebird

Lovebirds are known throughout the world for being friendly and mischievous little birds. Native to Africa and Madagascar, these small birds are monogamous and mate for life, spending much of their time cosied up to their partner.
8. This colourful looking bird looks as though it should be at home on an artist's palette. Belonging to the cardinal family, what is it called?

Answer: Painted bunting

The painted bunting looks as though an artist has quite literally painted their feathers! With colours of blue, green, yellow and red, these pretty birds forage around dense brush for their food which consists of seeds, spiders and other small insects.
9. With its unusual plumage, which African bird has a dull sounding name?

Answer: Grey crowned crane

The grey-crowned crane does not sound very exotic until you see the unusual crown of stiff golden feathers standing atop its head. They also have a distinctive red gular sack under their chin. They have a loud honking call and carry out a dancing ritual during courtship.
10. Which bird's name is taken from the Spanish word 'bobo' which means fool or clown?

Answer: Blue-footed booby

The blue-footed booby can't be mistaken for any other bird because of its bright blue feet. Males stamp their feet up and down to attract mates making them appear rather clownish, as their name suggests. They live along the coast of the eastern Pacific, and down to the Galapagos Islands.
Source: Author Plodd

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