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Hidden Birds Trivia Quiz

Fancy a bit of bird watching? Then look no further than my cute little quiz to find the names of ten feathered friends.

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

Author
Fiachra

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
195,728

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2343

Question 1 of 10

1. The hippopotamus wallowed in the mud all day .

Answer: (One Word 7 letters)

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Question 2 of 10

2. The crystal bowl shattered into minute pieces.

Answer: (One Word 3 letters)

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Question 3 of 10

3. "You craven scoundrel", shouted Sherlock Holmes.

Answer: (One word 5 letters NOT plural)

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'It's not worth rushing', sighed Shona.

Answer: (One word 6 letters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. A rib is an important bone.

Answer: (One Word 4 letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Margaret Thatcher represented Finchley in parliament.

Answer: (One Word 5 letters)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Stealing from a friend is unforgiveable.

Answer: (One Word 4 letters)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Gig roused the house with a shocking scream.

Answer: (One Word 6 letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Marlin net a huge profit.

Answer: (One Word 6 letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Cold winds nip ears, fingers and nose.

Answer: (One Word 5 letters)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The hippopotamus wallowed in the mud all day .

Answer: Swallow

Hippopotamu(S + WALLOW)ed hides swallow. One does not make a Summer.

2. The crystal bowl shattered into minute pieces.

Answer: Owl

B(OWL) hides owl. The owl is considered a wise bird and is an incredible hunter.

3. "You craven scoundrel", shouted Sherlock Holmes.

Answer: Raven

C(RAVEN) hides raven. Edgar Alan Poe's masterpiece is called 'The Raven'.

4. 'It's not worth rushing', sighed Shona.

Answer: Thrush

Wor(TH + RUSH)ing hides thrush. Thomas Hardy wrote a delightful poem called 'The Darkling Thrush'.

5. A rib is an important bone.

Answer: Ibis

R(IB + IS) hides ibis, one of Egypt's graceful sacred birds.

6. Margaret Thatcher represented Finchley in parliament.

Answer: Finch

(FINCH)ley is hiding the word finch, Ireland's most common bird.

7. Stealing from a friend is unforgiveable.

Answer: Teal

S(TEAL) hides teal, a member of the duck family.

8. Gig roused the house with a shocking scream.

Answer: Grouse

Gi(G + ROUSE)d hides the word grouse, a game bird in the UK. It's also the name of a fine Scotch whisky. Cheers!

9. Marlin net a huge profit.

Answer: Linnet

Mar(LIN + NET) hides linnet, a small garden bird with a lovely green plumage and a sweet voice.

10. Cold winds nip ears, fingers and nose.

Answer: Snipe

Wind(S + NIP + E)ar etc. hides snipe, a moorland bird with a very lonesome, piercing cry.

Source: Author Fiachra

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