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Birds Families Trivia Quiz

Do you know a lot about birds? If the answer is yes, see how you fare with this, about some less well-known bird families so it may be quite tough. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by aob6666. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
aob6666

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
195,703

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
637

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which bird family belongs to Apterygidae? Hint

Rheas

Ostriches

Kiwis

Cassowaries

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which family is contained in Podicipedidae? Hint

Grebes

Cranes

Divers

Penguins

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which family is found in Phalacrocoracidae? Hint

Darters

Gannets

Cormorants

Pelicans

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which bird is found in the family Sagittariidae? Hint

Hammerkop

Secretary bird

Shoebill

Emu

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Question 5 of 10

5. To which family does the kagu belong? Hint

Rhynochetidae

Heliornithidae

Eurypygidae

Aramiidae

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these birds does not belong to the order Charadriiformes? Hint

Painted snipe

Ibis

Crab plover

Pratincole

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these gems is not the name of a hummingbird, family Trochilidae? Hint

Pearl

Ruby

Topaz

Emerald

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Question 8 of 10

8. Upupa epops is the only member of which family? Hint

Seriemas

Hoatzins

Hoopoes

Oilbirds

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Question 9 of 10

9. To which country are the vanga shrikes endemic? Hint

Australia

Brazil

India

Madagascar

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these royals is not part of the name of a bird of paradise (Paradisaeidae)? Hint

King of Saxony

Princess Stephanie

Prince of Hamburg

Queen Carola

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which bird family belongs to Apterygidae?

Answer: Kiwis

All these families belong to the order Struthioniformes, although there is speculation whether this is accurate or not. All these birds are unable to fly.

2. Which family is contained in Podicipedidae?

Answer: Grebes

Divers (also known as loons) are in Gaviidae, cranes in Gruidae and penguins in Spheniscidae. Except the cranes, all these families are found in their own respective orders.

3. Which family is found in Phalacrocoracidae?

Answer: Cormorants

All these families are found in the order Pelecaniformes, along with the tropicbirds and frigatebirds. This order is mainly home to aquatic birds.

4. Which bird is found in the family Sagittariidae?

Answer: Secretary bird

The hammerkop (Scopiidae) and the shoebill (Balaenicipitidae) are both members of Ciconiiformes, which also contains herons and storks. The emu (Dromiceiidae) is a member of Struthioniformes, and the secretary bird itself is a member of Falconiformes, which contains the hawks and raptors.

5. To which family does the kagu belong?

Answer: Rhynochetidae

All these unusual families belong to Gruiformes, sometimes described as the home for those birds with no other taxonomic home. Eurypygidae is the South American sun-bittern, Heliornithidae is the scientific name for the sungrebes, and Aramiidae is home to the limpkin, found in the Everglades of Florida.

6. Which of these birds does not belong to the order Charadriiformes?

Answer: Ibis

It belongs to the order Ciconiiformes, family Threskiornithidae, and is related to the well-known spoonbills. The painted snipe, crab plover and pratincole are less well-known members of Chardriiformes; its more commonly known members include sandpipers, gulls and terns.

7. Which of these gems is not the name of a hummingbird, family Trochilidae?

Answer: Pearl

The crimson topaz, Brazilian ruby and Honduras emerald all exist, but there are no hummingbirds with the name pearl. Other gems also used as hummingbird's names include Sapphire and Amethyst.

8. Upupa epops is the only member of which family?

Answer: Hoopoes

The hoopoe is found throughout Europe, particularly the Mediterranean, whilst the other three are all South American in origin. The hoatzin is described as an evolutionary throwback due to the claws on its wings.

9. To which country are the vanga shrikes endemic?

Answer: Madagascar

The vangas (Vangidae) are found solely on Madagascar and the nearby Comoros Islands, and are considered to be related to the shrikes (Laniidae) of Europe and Africa.

10. Which of these royals is not part of the name of a bird of paradise (Paradisaeidae)?

Answer: Prince of Hamburg

Birds of paradise are found solely on the island of New Guinea, and comprise around 40 species, known for their exquisite plumage. I hope you didn't find this quiz too difficult, and I hope you enjoyed it!

Source: Author aob6666

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