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A Bird's Eye View! Trivia Quiz

A quiz about our friendly feathered friends. See if you can "peck" out the right answer.

A multiple-choice quiz by funnyx4. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
funnyx4

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
135,561

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
10830

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which bird was chosen as the emblem of the USA? Hint

bald eagle

hawk

vulture

raven

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Question 2 of 10

2. Ravens are larger than crows?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. When are owls most active? Hint

never

in the morning

at night

always

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is a male duck called? Hint

stallion

gander

drake

rooster

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where does a pelican hold its catch? Hint

tail

wings

feathers

beak

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which isn't a water bird? Hint

loon

bluejay

swan

pelican

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which bird has only two toes? Hint

cockatoo

ostrich

parrot

lyrebird

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which bird can fly backwards? Hint

swallow

robin

sparrow

hummingbird

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which is the largest living bird (in terms of weight and height)? Hint

flamingo

ostrich

stork

vulture

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Question 10 of 10

10. Most pigeons live in cold regions?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which bird was chosen as the emblem of the USA?

Answer: bald eagle

The bald eagle was chosen because of its long life, great strength, and majestic looks.

2. Ravens are larger than crows?

Answer: True

Crows are smaller, have squared-off tails and different calls.

3. When are owls most active?

Answer: at night

Owls are nocturnal (active at night) birds. They have a large round head and huge eyes.

4. What is a male duck called?

Answer: drake

A male goose is a gander. A male chicken is a rooster. A male horse is a stallion.

5. Where does a pelican hold its catch?

Answer: beak

Pelicans mostly eat fish, minnows, and salamanders.

6. Which isn't a water bird?

Answer: bluejay

Bluejays have bright blue wings, a long blue tail, and a black bill.

7. Which bird has only two toes?

Answer: ostrich

All other birds have three or four toes.

8. Which bird can fly backwards?

Answer: hummingbird

Hummingbirds wings have 80 beats per second in forward flight.

9. Which is the largest living bird (in terms of weight and height)?

Answer: ostrich

The ostrich grows to a height of seven to eight feet, and weighs 250-400 lbs. when fully mature.

10. Most pigeons live in cold regions?

Answer: False

Pigeons live almost worldwide but are found mostly in warm regions.

Source: Author funnyx4

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