Birds Quiz

Which bird is known for its iridescent tail feathers that fan out, especially displayed by males to attract females?Choose the correct answer:

Robin
Penguin
Peacock
Flamingo

What does the term "Altricial" refer to?Choose the correct answer:

Birds that mate with multiple partners in one breeding season.
Birds that are hatched in an undeveloped state and need care by the parents.
Birds that have a bluish coloration on their feet.
Birds that shed old feathers to replace them with new ones.

Which bird is known for its rapid wing flaps, allowing it to hover and feeds on nectar?Choose the correct answer:

Eagle
Ostrich
Hummingbird
Parrot

What is the term for the place where birds rest or sleep?Choose the correct answer:

Roost
Nest
Perch
Habitat

Which bird is often referred to as "sea parrots"?Choose the correct answer:

Albatross
Puffin
Pelican
Falcon

What does the term "Molt" refer to?Choose the correct answer:

The process of birds migrating from one place to another.
The act of birds cleaning their feathers with water.
The process by which birds shed old feathers to replace them with new ones.
The act of birds searching for and obtaining food.

Which bird is known for its laughing call and is native to Australia?Choose the correct answer:

Canary
Myna
Macaw
Kookaburra

What is the term for birds that spend most of their lives far out at sea?Choose the correct answer:

Nocturnal
Pelagic
Migratory
Aerial

Which bird is known for pecking at tree trunks to find insects?Choose the correct answer:

Woodpecker
Sparrow
Kingfisher
Hawk

What does the term "Polygamous" refer to?Choose the correct answer:

Birds that mate with only one partner for a season or often for life.
Birds that have a bluish coloration on their feet.
Birds that have multiple mating partners in one breeding season.
Birds that are hatched in an undeveloped state and need care by the parents.