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For the Birds Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz all about bird feeders and how to take care of them. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
363,161

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
421

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following should you put in a hummingbird feeder? Hint

sunflower seeds

thistle seed

plain water

sugar water

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these birds will NOT come to a seed-filled bird feeder? Hint

bluebirds

titmice

chickadees

cardinals

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these best describes what a hopper feeder looks like? Hint

a pan

a tube

a house

a bowl

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Question 4 of 10

4. A suet cake is birdseed mixed with what? Hint

mealworms

fruit

fat

grass

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these animals are known to disturb bird feeders and steal the food? Hint

squirrels

rabbits

bats

deer

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Question 6 of 10

6. When using mealworms in a feeder, should you use live or dried ones? Hint

dried

niether, birds don't eat them

either is fine

live

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the United States, what invasive bird sometimes takes over a feeder and pushes out native birds? Hint

yellow warbler

house sparrows

goldfinches

blue jay

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bird feeders may cause birds to be susceptible to predators.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bird feeders can cause the spread of a number of diseases. Which of the following symptoms might be evidence of a sick bird? Hint

They startle more easily

They are less alert

They eat more

They become more aggressive

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Question 10 of 10

10. To keep bird feeders clean and to help reduce the spread of disease, which of these should you NOT do? Hint

let the rain wash the feeders and seeds

avoid overcrowding

clean out old seeds

clean the feeder every couple of weeks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following should you put in a hummingbird feeder?

Answer: sugar water

To make the sugar water, you need to mix one part white sugar with four parts water and then warm it until the sugar dissolves. The mixture should then cool before being put in the feeder and set out. Pre-made nectar can also be purchased at some stores. Along with nectar, hummingbirds also eat insects.

2. Which of these birds will NOT come to a seed-filled bird feeder?

Answer: bluebirds

Some of the seeds used in bird feeders include sunflower, nyjer, and thistle seeds. Bluebirds eat bugs, such as beetles.

3. Which of these best describes what a hopper feeder looks like?

Answer: a house

Hopper feeders can also look like lanterns or gazebos. They usually have multiple sides and a roof. Often times, they have ledges that allow more than one bird to feed at a time.

4. A suet cake is birdseed mixed with what?

Answer: fat

Suet cakes are placed in suet feeders, which are like metal cages. They are mostly put out in winter since the fat helps to keep the birds warm.

5. Which of these animals are known to disturb bird feeders and steal the food?

Answer: squirrels

Squirrels cause a lot of problems when it comes to bird feeders. They take and eat the seeds that are meant for the birds. There are many ways to deter them such as placing the feeders on poles away from trees so it's harder for the squirrels to reach them, or having feeders with perches that collapse under the squirrel's weight.

6. When using mealworms in a feeder, should you use live or dried ones?

Answer: either is fine

Mealworms are the larvae of mealworm beetles. They are popular among insect-eating birds, such as bluebirds, robins, wrens, and woodpeckers. They can be used in many different types of bird feeders. If using live mealworms, they should be placed in a feeder they cannot get out of.

7. In the United States, what invasive bird sometimes takes over a feeder and pushes out native birds?

Answer: house sparrows

House sparrows were introduced in the U.S. in the 1800s. They were originally from Europe and Asia, but have also been introduced to Australia and Africa. One way to keep house sparrows away from feeders is to put mesh around the feeder. The mesh keeps out the house sparrows, but still allows the smaller, native birds access.

8. Bird feeders may cause birds to be susceptible to predators.

Answer: True

A large group of feeding birds can be at risk from predators. Cats and hawks have been known to stalk birds at a feeder. Feeders near houses can also cause birds to accidentally fly into windows.

9. Bird feeders can cause the spread of a number of diseases. Which of the following symptoms might be evidence of a sick bird?

Answer: They are less alert

Parasites and diseases can be easily spread among birds at feeders. Other symptoms of sick birds include being less active, eating less, and having feathers that are in bad shape.

10. To keep bird feeders clean and to help reduce the spread of disease, which of these should you NOT do?

Answer: let the rain wash the feeders and seeds

Keeping bird feeders and the food clean and fresh is important in reducing the spread of diseases and keeping the birds healthy. Wet and old seeds need to be cleaned out. Feeders should be cleaned with a water and bleach solution and rinsed well. To avoid overcrowding, use more than one feeder and keep them spread apart.

Source: Author zebra101

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