Birds for Kids Trivia Quiz

Answer: Owl

There are up to 200 species of owl worldwide, but the image shown is of a barn owl because it has a heart-shaped face. They have claws called talons which help them hold on to their prey. "The Owl and the Pussycat" (who went to sea in a pea green boat) was a poem written by Edward Lear.

Answer: Robin

There was a famous song called "Red, Red, Robin" written in 1926 and it told of a bird who went "bob, bob, bobbing along". The robin has a distinctive red breast.

Answer: Penguin

The penguin lives in the Antarctic (as well as some other places) and is a flightless bird. Instead, it waddles around on its short legs and dives in the sea to catch its food. When mum penguin lays an egg on the land, both mum and dad take it in turn to sit on the egg to keep it warm until it hatches.

Answer: Lovebird

Lovebirds are pretty little birds that always cuddle up together. They are usually green with rosy faces. They are very affectionate and once they mate with a partner, they stay together for life.

Answer: Ostrich

The ostrich has long legs, a large body, a long neck and a pointed beak on its head. It can not fly, but it can reach land speeds of up to 31 miles an hour, making it the fastest bird on earth.

Answer: Puffin

Puffins are squat little birds who live in large groups along coastal cliffs, either in the North Pacific or Atlantic Oceans. They have black and white feathers, and a bright orange beak. They swim underwater to catch fish.

Answer: Eagle

An eagle is called a bird of prey, which means they hunt for animals by using their keen eyesight and swooping low to catch their food. Other birds of prey include buzzards, falcons and vultures.

Answer: Hummingbird

A hummingbird is the smallest bird and is the only bird which can fly backwards. It hovers in the air, using its long beak to reach into the flower to get sweet nectar.

Answer: Peacock

The peacock is also called a peafowl. Their large tail is called a train and this is marked with large eyes. They fan out their tail and dance when they are trying to attract a mate, or if they want to scare something away. The male is more colourful than the female.

Answer: Parrot

A parrot always featured on the shoulder of "Long John Silver" in the book written by Robert Louis Stevenson. The bird is normally very colourful, but sometimes they can be a dull grey colour. They squawk and some other birds are also known to mimic a human voice.