Flight of Fancy Trivia Quiz

Answer: Eagle

Snoopy is a bEAGLE who is known as an American icon.

The eagle is one of the largest birds of prey in many areas of the world. With keen eyesight, sharp talons, and strong wings, the eagle is able to hunt animals larger than itself. There are many different kinds of eagles and they are found on every continent other than Antarctica.

Answer: Robin

ROB INgested too many cherries which turned his breast red.

There are many species of robin to be found. One of the most common is the American robin which is known for its vibrant red breast. This migratory songbird dines on worms, fruit, seeds and grubs. Some robins are rather solitary but most can be found in groups which can be seen flying in large flocks.

Answer: Flamingo

Anna preferred FLAMING Orange or pink feathers on her hat.

Flamingos are tall wading birds that come in varying shades of pink. Young flamingos are born with grey feathers. It is their diet of algae and shrimp which leads to their pink color as adults. Usually, the darker pink the bird is, the healthier it is. Captive flamingos often lose their pink color unless they are fed supplements containing beta-carotene. They are often seen standing on one leg while tucking up the other leg, although the reason for this behavior is not clearly understood.

Answer: Nuthatch

I am often seen eating a NUT, HATCHing my eggs, and filling the forest with song.

Nuthatch are a large group of non-migratory bird that usually display grey to greyish-blue feathering. These small songbirds eat seeds, insects and nuts. They make their nests in small holes and crevices, often using old woodpecker nests as their own. These birds are monogamous and will build a new nest each time even though they may use the same location. Most nuthatch species are found in North America, Europe, and northeastern parts of Asia.

Answer: Falcon

A pile of ofFAL CONvinced me that my hunt for dinner was over.

The powerful, fast-flying falcon is a magnificent raptor. Unlike most raptors, the falcon kills with its beak and not its feet. Their exceptional speed, eyesight, and flying skills make the falcon one of the most adaptable of the raptors. There are many varieties of falcons and they are found on every continent except Antarctica.

Answer: Finch

I passed by a group oF INCHworms in order to find seeds and sing songs.

There are hundreds of types of finches and they are found all over the planet. Their adaptability leads to a huge variety is their features. Depending on the species, there are different beaks, colors, and sizes and one type of finch many look very dissimilar to one from another part of the world. Finches are omnivorous and are known to eat insects, worms, seeds, and nuts.

Answer: Raven

I will nevermore cRAVE Nighttime hours.

The raven is a black-feathered bird that is usually found in North America and Europe. The raven is considered to be one of the most intelligent birds on the planet. These adaptable birds will eat whatever is available. Their diet includes seeds, berries, carrion, insects, and grains. Ravens are usually monogamous are frequently mate for life.

Answer: Hawk

Tony fell off his skateboard, but he was tougH, AWKwardly rising to his feet.

The hawk is a diurnal bird of prey, known for their visual prowess. The female is usually larger than the male and most hawks are migratory. They have a wide distribution and are very adaptable. One of the most unusual features of hawks is their method of mating. This act takes place during a free-fall in the air and is quite spectacular to view.

Answer: Rhea

I am a big runneR, HEAded to South America.

The rhea is a large flightless bird found in South America. Unlike most birds, they only have three toes, and hold their wings out while running. Rheas are quiet birdS except when mating. They are usually seen in flocks often feeding with cattle. A male will build a nest that he will fill with eggs from multiple females. He will then incubate up to 60 eggs at a time and help provide much of the care when they are born.

Answer: Kiwi

If I looK, I WIll find a place to lay my big egg on the ground.

The kiwi is a unique bird found only in New Zealand. They are both flightless and lay their eggs on the ground. These factors led the kiwi to be very susceptible to introduced predators. Shy and nocturnal, the kiwi lays the largest egg of any bird in relation to its size. It uses its long pliable beak to locate worms and insects underground.