Do you consider yourself an ornithological expert? Challenge your knowledge of Bird Behavior and Physical Characteristics with trivia that tests your understanding of how and why birds act the way they do. Observe how their physical traits have evolved to adapt to their environments.
Are you able to discern the purpose behind a bird’s intricate dance or the reason for its vibrant plumage? Understanding bird behavior is key to appreciating the complex interactions and social structures within avian communities. These thought-provoking trivia questions about bird behavior will enhance your appreciation for their unique capabilities.
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Which of these birds beats its prey to death either by whipping it against a tree or dropping it on a stone?
Heron
Heron
Kestrel
Kestrel
Kingfisher
Kingfisher
Nightingale
Nightingale
How fast can a hummingbird beat its wings?
90 times a second
90 times a second
10 times a second
10 times a second
50 times a second
50 times a second
1 times a second
1 times a second
What color is the stripe down the breast of the Great Tit?
Yellow
Yellow
Black
Black
White
White
Blue
Blue
Ducks have two ways to feed. What are they?
Bin dipping and fishing
Bin dipping and fishing
Fishing and Recycling
Fishing and Recycling
Stealing and Rummaging
Stealing and Rummaging
Surface feeding and diving
Surface feeding and diving
Which of these birds does NOT eat fish?
Pelican
Pelican
Blue Grosbeak
Blue Grosbeak
Budgie
Budgie
Golden Eagle
Golden Eagle
Which of these is true of humans, but not of birds?
Have two eyes
Have two eyes
Don’t lay eggs
Don’t lay eggs
Eat nuts and berries
Eat nuts and berries
Walk on two legs
Walk on two legs
Which of these birds cannot fly?
Kingfisher
Kingfisher
Eagle
Eagle
Wren
Wren
Ostrich
Ostrich
The dodo was the world’s largest example of which sort of bird?
Puffin
Puffin
Pigeon
Pigeon
Parrot
Parrot
Pheasant
Pheasant
Which of these was NOT one of the reasons the dodo became extinct?
Unafraid
Unafraid
Prone to overeating
Prone to overeating
Flightless
Flightless
Edible
Edible
How many toes on each foot does an ostrich stand on?
One
One
Eight
Eight
Seven
Seven
Two
Two
What physical characteristic indicates the gender of a budgie?
The colour around the nostrils
The colour around the nostrils
The colour around the wings
The colour around the wings
The colour around the feet
The colour around the feet
The colour around the eyes
The colour around the eyes
Which bird has the biggest eyes?
Peacock
Peacock
Barn owl
Barn owl
The ostrich
The ostrich
Shrike
Shrike
What is a female Peacock known as?
Cuckoo
Cuckoo
A peahen
A peahen
Quail
Quail
Gosling
Gosling
Which of these British birds is nocturnal?
Magpie
Magpie
Owl
Owl
Bluetit
Bluetit
Duck
Duck
Which bird completes the phrase ‘As proud as a ‘?
Peacock
Peacock
Pigeon
Pigeon
Pelican
Pelican
Puffin
Puffin
Which is the official state bird of Texas and Tennessee?
Mockingbird
Mockingbird
Puffin
Puffin
Raven
Raven
Duck
Duck
What type of bird is a Kookaburra?
Duck
Duck
Penguin
Penguin
Heron
Heron
Kingfisher
Kingfisher
How long does it take to hard-boil an Ostrich egg?
About 60 minutes
About 60 minutes
About 40 minutes
About 40 minutes
About 7 minutes
About 7 minutes
About 5 minutes
About 5 minutes
Which exotic bird stands on one leg?
Parrot
Parrot
Crane
Crane
Stork
Stork
Flamingo
Flamingo
What is the smallest penguin species?
Owl
Owl
Fairy
Fairy
Lark
Lark
Cuckoo
Cuckoo
Which of these birds became extinct most recently?
The Bittern
The Bittern
Thrushes
Thrushes
Robin
Robin
Passenger pigeon
Passenger pigeon
What is a baby Peacock called?
A Youngchick
A Youngchick
A peachick
A peachick
A dochick
A dochick
A nochick
A nochick
What is a young swan called?
Cygnet
Cygnet
Cob
Cob
Cub
Cub
Calf
Calf
The Goliath Bird Eater is the world’s largest species of which creature?
Silk Worm
Silk Worm
Snake
Snake
Spider
Spider
Scorpion
Scorpion
In the summer the male has chestnut-colored plumage and its bill is blue. What type of duck is it?
Ruddy Duck
Ruddy Duck
White Duck
White Duck
Black Duck
Black Duck
Brown Duck
Brown Duck
What color is the neck of a peacock?
Green
Green
Brown
Brown
Blue
Blue
White
White
Confusingly, what is the predominant color of the female Black Redstart?
Brown
Brown
Grey
Grey
White
White
Yellow
Yellow
Which of these birds is unable to fly?
Capercaillie
Capercaillie
Secretary bird
Secretary bird
Pheasant
Pheasant
Cassowary
Cassowary
Which bird is the international symbol of happiness?
Bluebird
Bluebird
Robin
Robin
Dove
Dove
Owl
Owl
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