What is the official bird of Minnesota? They are known for their red eyes.
American Robin
Wood Duck
Ring-Necked Pheasant
Common Loon
Common Loon
In 1961, the common loon was designated as Minnesota’s official bird. They are distinguished by their crimson eyes and unusual calls.
What bird is linked to the infectious illness varicella?
Hen
Blue jay
Chicken
Crane
Chicken
Varicella is the more widespread term for the condition known as chickenpox.
Can you identify the bird in this photograph?
Albatross
Kingfisher
Swallow
Finch
Kingfisher
Kingfishers are a colorful family of birds found in the tropics of Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The kingfisher family is made up of 114 species, three subfamilies, and 19 genera.
What kind of bird is depicted here?
Blue heron
Crane
Grey pelican
Turkey Vulture
Blue heron
Blue herons fly with their necks curled against their bodies in the form of a “S.” Herons are sometimes confused with “cranes,” which fly with their necks extended.
Which nocturnal bird is usually associated with Halloween?
Raven
Owl
Crow
Bat
Owl
Because of the legend that surrounds it, the owl has become associated with Halloween. Witches were said to take the guise of owls to roam the night without being seen in medieval times. According to these tales, when an owl hooted, someone would shortly die.
Hummingbirds are the only birds on the earth with this extraordinary ability.
They can go without water for up to 30 days.
They can transport food three times their own weight.
They can fly backwards.
All of these
They can fly backwards.
Hummingbirds are the only birds that have the ability to fly backward. They can fly up and down as well as forward and backward because they have a rotator cuff (a joint supporting and strengthening structure) that allows them to rotate their wings in a figure-eight motion.
The state bird of Hawaii is at risk of extinction. Which of the following is the state bird of Hawaii?
Northern Cardinal
Peregrine Falcon
Nene
Brown Pelican
Nene
In 1957, the nene was designated as Hawaii’s state bird. It is also known as the Hawaiian geese and is listed as an endangered species.
Which of the following is New Hampshire’s state bird?
Rhode Island Red
Nene
Eastern Goldfinch
Purple Finch
Purple Finch
In 1957, the purple finch was designated as the state bird of New Hampshire. Male purple finches have a raspberry red head, while females have a mixture of browns, blacks, and whites.
Puffins are a common bird in the north Atlantic ocean. Approximately 60% of all puffins breed on or near one island country. What is the name of that island nation?
Madagascar
Iceland
Cuba
England
Iceland
Approximately 60% of all puffins breed on or near the island of Iceland. This is due to the fact that puffin nesting sites are rocky cliff sides beside the ocean, which Iceland has plenty of.
What kind of bird is in this photograph?
Parrot
Budgerigar
Lovebird
Cockatoo
Budgerigar
The bird in this photograph is a Budgerigar, sometimes known colloquially as “Budgies.” This seed-eating parrot is green and yellow with black patterns on the neck, back, and wings.
Which birds have a thick tongue and can imitate human speech?
Rooster
Parrots
Raven
Pheasants
Parrots
Parrots have thick tongues that allow them to mimic words without the need for lips.
What bird is shown on the country of New Zealand’s one-dollar coin?
Kiwi
Ostrich
Bald Eagle
Maya
Kiwi
The kiwi, a fluffy, flightless bird, is shown on New Zealand’s one-dollar coin.
What is Georgia’s state bird?
Black-Capped Chickadee
Western Meadowlark
Brown Thrasher
California Gull
Black-Capped Chickadee
While the black-capped chickadee, western meadowlark, and California gull are the official birds of Maine, Montana, and Utah, respectively, the brown thrasher is the state bird of Georgia. Brown thrashers have long, curved bills and extremely long tails.
Many civilizations hunt using this strong and fast-flying bird. Can you name this magnificent bird?
Flamingo
Puffin
Falcon
Grey Kestrel
Falcon
The falcon is a magnificent raptor and a trained bird of prey that is utilized for hunting in many regions of the world. They have around 40 species and are found on all continents except Antarctica.
What is Colorado’s official state bird?
Willow Ptarmigan
Lark Bunting
Peregrine Falcon
Maya
Lark Bunting
The lark bunting has been the state bird of Colorado since 1931. Although the lark bunting is still prevalent, its population has been declining at a rate of around 2.5 percent each year between 1966 and 2003.
Which of the following is Maryland’s state bird?
Parrot
Bald Eagle
Baltimore Oriole
Wild Turkey
Baltimore Oriole
Since 1947, the Baltimore Oriole has served as Maryland’s official bird. The male has vivid orange and black plumage, while the female has brownish-olive and a less-rich orange.
Which of the following is Massachusetts’ official state bird?
Black-Capped Chickadee
Seagull
Bobwhite Quail
Bald Eagle
Black-Capped Chickadee
In 1941, the black-capped chickadee was designated as Massachusetts’ official state bird. Because the black-capped chickadee does not migrate, it can be seen in Massachusetts all year.
Which of the following is the world’s fastest bird?
Hummingbird
Peregrine falcon
Bald Eagle
Ostrich
Peregrine falcon
The fastest bird in the world, the Peregrine falcon, has been recorded diving at speeds of up to 240 miles per hour.
Argentina’s national bird is one of the following, Which is it?
Rufous Hornero
Ostrich
Turkey
Puffins
Rufous Hornero
In addition to being Argentina’s national animal, the Rufous Hornero is also the country’s national bird. It is sometimes referred to as a red ovenbird.
What bird is often associated with the act of delivering a baby?
Robin
Owl
Raven
Stork
Stork
Storks, which were seen as a symbol of good fortune, had a habit of nesting on people’s roofs and chimneys, and it was thought that storks on the roof would result in offspring for the couple residing in the home.
The official bird of California is distinguished by a unique black plume that protrudes from the top of its head. What is the scientific name for this state bird?
Black-capped Chickadee
California Quail
Purple Finch
Cactus Wren
California Quail
The California quail was designated as the official bird of California in 1931. This species is also known as the California partridge, the Catalina quail, the topknot quail, and the valley quail.
The emu, the world’s second-largest bird, is native to which continent?
North America
South America
Africa
Australia
Which geologic era did non-bird dinosaurs exist in?
Mesozoic
Cretazoic
Protozoic
Holozoic
Mesozoic
During the Mesozoic Era, non-bird dinosaurs existed. The period, which lasted from around 252 million years ago to approximately 66 million years ago, was also known as the reptile age or the dinosaur age.
What is Honduras’ national bird?
Scarlet Macaw
Toucan
Rufous-bellied Thrush
Robin
Scarlet Macaw
The Scarlet Macaw is the country’s national bird. The scarlet macaw is a huge Neotropical parrot and one of the most beautiful members of the parrot family.
Which of the following is NOT a bird that can’t fly?
Emu
Parrot
Kakapo
Penguin
Parrot
Parrots can fly as well as mimic human speech and noises.
This African bird was named after a human job. Can you figure out what it is?
The magician bird
The driver bird
The secretary Bird
The boss bird
The secretary Bird
The secretary bird is recognizable by long legs and a striking black feather crest on the back of its head. It has whitish-gray feathers on its body and two long, black-tipped tail feathers. The coloring of its exposed face is generally yellow, orange, or red.
Vultures, unlike other birds, have featherless heads; why do most vultures have featherless heads?
To remain clean while eating
To prevent getting caught when sticking their heads in tree holes
To prevent over heating
They pull them off one another when competing for mates.
To remain clean while eating
Vultures are scavengers, consuming everything they can and frequently eating the leftovers of other carnivores. A featherless head aids in keeping harmful microorganisms at bay.
Which of the following is Ohio’s state bird?
Cardinal
Meadowlark
Bald Eagle
Maya
Cardinal
The Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) was named the state bird of Ohio in 1933. Northern Cardinals enjoy a balance of wooded and open regions, thus when the state’s thick woods diminished, the terrain became more appealing to the birds.
Which of the following unidentified birds in England is owned by Queen Elizabeth II?
Mute swans
Ducks
Pigeons
Ravens
Mute swans
Queen Elizabeth II owns all of the unmarked mute swans in England, continuing a centuries-old heritage.
The penguin is the undisputed king of flightless birds. Which of these nations does NOT have native penguin colonies?
New Zealand
Russia
South Africa
Argentina
Russia
There are 17 different species of penguins, and they may be found on all of the Southern Hemisphere’s continents. They can be found in Africa, Antarctica, Australia, and South America but NOT in Russia (which is in the Northern Hemisphere). Penguins do not necessarily live in frigid climates. They’ve been discovered around the equator in Brazil and the Galapagos Islands.
Which of the following birds are not extinct?
Laysan Honeycreeper
Bald Eagle
Bishop’s Oo
Dodo
Bald Eagle
Although the bald eagle was on the endangered species list for many years, it was removed in the 1990s and put on the threatened species list.
What is the name of the bright red bird that is the state bird of Illinois?
Purple Finch
Northern Cardinal
Baltimore Oriole
American Robin
Northern Cardinal
In 1929, students chose the northern cardinal as the state bird of Illinois. Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia all have it as their state bird.
Which of the following birds are extinct?
Bald eagle
Dodo
Forest owlet
Red robin
Dodo
Because the dodo bird became extinct in the late 1600s, nothing is known about its habits or appearance.
New York’s state bird is also Missouri’s state bird. What is the name for this state bird?
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Bluebird
Wood Thrush
Ring-Necked Pheasant
Eastern Bluebird
Eastern bluebirds are the state birds of both New York and Missouri. Every spring, it is one among the earliest birds to return north. It was designated as the state bird of both New York in 1970 and Missouri in 1927.
What is the name of the study of birds?
Cytology
Campanology
Ornithology
Mammalology
Ornithology
While everyone recognizes the term “bird,” the word linked with the study of them is “ornithology.”
What is the name of the bird-themed board game in which you gather bird cards and can only play them in the appropriate habitat spaces?
Wingspan
Trivial Pursuit
Splendor
Carcassonne
Wingspan
In Wingspan, you take on the role of a bird enthusiast attempting to acquire the greatest birds for your wildlife preserves. Collecting birds in your habitats can provide you several perks, such as the ability to collect more food, lay more eggs, or draw more birds. The player with the most points at the conclusion of four rounds wins.
What bird has the widest wingspan of any known species?
Wandering albatross
California condor
Blue heron
Golden eagle
Wandering albatross
The wandering albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird species, reaching about 12 feet.
Instead of the bald eagle, which species did Benjamin Franklin wish to be the national bird?
Red Robin
Raven
Turkey
Emu
Turkey
On the question of the national bird, Franklin argued that the eagle was a bird of “poor moral character” and that the turkey was a far more respectable bird.
Which of these birds does not migrate?
Hummingbird
Stork
Raven
Swallow
Raven
Ravens do not appear to migrate, however, they may shift throughout their territory if the weather gets very hot or cold.
What is New Mexico’s state bird?
Greater roadrunner
Red robin
Turkey
Bald eagle
Greater roadrunner
The greater roadrunner, also known as “El Correcaminos” in Spanish, is the state bird of New Mexico. It appears to prefer running to flying and has been clocked at speeds of up to fifteen miles per hour.
No. You know nothing about birds.
Great! Would you care to try again?
Excellent! You are a true bird expert.
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