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All About Cockatoos Trivia Quiz

Cockatoos are beautiful and elegant members of the parrot family. How much do you know about them?

A multiple-choice quiz by lisawolfpack. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
lisawolfpack

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
231,165

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Cockatoos might be found in the wild in what country? Hint

Brazil

Senegal

Peru

Indonesia

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Question 2 of 10

2. Cockatoos, like other parrots, have a zygodactyl foot. What does this mean? Hint

They have three toes forward and one toe backward.

They can easily stand on one foot.

They have opposable thumbs.

They have two toes forward and two toes backward.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these cockatoos is the smallest? Hint

Umbrella cockatoo

Goffin's cockatoo

Major Mitchell's cockatoo

Moluccan cockatoo

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Question 4 of 10

4. Cockatoos have feathers they can raise to display when they are alarmed or excited. What are these feathers called? Hint

Tiara

Blassimo

Vent

Crest

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Question 5 of 10

5. What overall color is the Moluccan cockatoo? Hint

Black

Pale yellow

Pure white

Salmon or pink

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Question 6 of 10

6. What genus does the umbrella cockatoo fall in? Hint: The genus is the first term in the scientific name of this species, ______________ alba. Hint

Psittaciformes

Cacatuidae

Cacatua

Probosciger

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Question 7 of 10

7. Five types of cockatoos are listed on the CITES I list. What does CITES stand for? Hint

Cockatoo Industry Trade and Exposition Seminars

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

Creatures of the International Tropical Environment Species

Cockatoos of India and Tunesia Environmental Studies

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Question 8 of 10

8. Some people with allergies seem especially sensitive to cockatoos. Why? Hint

Cockatoo feathers are genetically similar to cat fur.

Cockatoos possess special powder down feathers.

Cockatoos are likely to be infested with feather mites.

Cockatoos make excess oil/sebum for their feathers.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Major Mitchell's cockatoo is also known as: Hint

Long-billed Corella

Palm cockatoo

Leadbeater's cockatoo

Western Corella

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Question 10 of 10

10. Why are cockatoos such popular pets? Hint

They don't bite as hard as most other parrots.

They are intelligent birds with sociable personalities.

They are quieter than many other parrot species.

All of these.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Cockatoos might be found in the wild in what country?

Answer: Indonesia

Cockatoos are found in the wild in only a limited area of the world. They are found primarily in Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia, as well as surrounding areas in the South Pacific.

2. Cockatoos, like other parrots, have a zygodactyl foot. What does this mean?

Answer: They have two toes forward and two toes backward.

A zygodactyl foot means that the bird has two toes forward and two toes backward. This allows them to grip branches athletically as well as manipulate their food with their feet. While they can easily stand on one foot, so can other birds with non-zygodactyl feet.

3. Which of these cockatoos is the smallest?

Answer: Goffin's cockatoo

Of these four birds, the Goffin's cockatoo is much smaller than the others. Cockatiels are currently considered part of the cockatoo family, and they are even smaller than the Goffin's cockatoo.

4. Cockatoos have feathers they can raise to display when they are alarmed or excited. What are these feathers called?

Answer: Crest

The vent is the opening for excrement. I made up the term blassimo.

5. What overall color is the Moluccan cockatoo?

Answer: Salmon or pink

Moluccan cockatoos are also known as the salmon-crested cockatoo. They are usually a pinkish white or salmon color with pale yellow feathers under the wing. Peaches is a popular name for Moluccans!

6. What genus does the umbrella cockatoo fall in? Hint: The genus is the first term in the scientific name of this species, ______________ alba.

Answer: Cacatua

The scientific name of the umbrella cockatoo is Cacatua alba. Cacatuidae is the family name and Psittaciformes is the order rather than the genus. Probosciger is the genus of the palm cockatoo.

7. Five types of cockatoos are listed on the CITES I list. What does CITES stand for?

Answer: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

CITES is an international agreement for endangered species. Five cockatoo species, including the Goffin's cockatoo, palm cockatoo, red-vented cockatoo, lesser sulphur-crested cockatoo, and the Moluccan cockatoo, are listed in Appendix I, which means they are threatened with extinction. All other cockatoo species are listed in Appendix II, which means that trade must be controlled to prevent their survival from being threatened.

8. Some people with allergies seem especially sensitive to cockatoos. Why?

Answer: Cockatoos possess special powder down feathers.

The powder down feathers that cockatoos possess makes many allergic people unable to be around these birds. The powder down is used in preening, helps the birds shed water easily, and gives their feathers a silky feel. Anyone who owns a cockatoo has had the experience of having white powder all over their clothing!

9. Major Mitchell's cockatoo is also known as:

Answer: Leadbeater's cockatoo

Major Mitchell's cockatoo is a beautiful bird from Australia. The scientific name is Cacatua leadbeateri and is also known as Leadbeater's cockatoo. This cockatoo got its name from the surveyor Major Sir Thomas Mitchell, who greatly admired this cockatoo's colorful crest when he saw it in the Australian wild.

10. Why are cockatoos such popular pets?

Answer: They are intelligent birds with sociable personalities.

Hand-raised cockatoos are some of the most sociable and lovable birds around. However, they can bite hard and can be loud screamers. They often get passed from home to home when their biting or screeching become unmanageable, and they need hours of attention daily. Lots of research needs to be done before you bring home one of these long-lived birds as a pet.

Source: Author lisawolfpack

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