Do you know the collective noun for a group of owls, or what a flock of crows is called? Engage with Bird Trivia and Collective Nouns to expand your vocabulary and deepen your understanding of bird-related language and history. These fascinating, sometimes peculiar terms connect us to cultural tales and historical contexts.
Can you imagine the stories behind why certain collective nouns exist? Beyond just linguistic flair, these expressions reveal insights into how humans have perceived and interacted with birds throughout history. Dive deep into this quirky area of ornithological knowledge and impress your friends with the odd yet delightful trivia you uncover.
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A rafter is a group of which sort of birds?
Ducks
Ducks
Pheasants
Pheasants
Quails
Quails
Turkeys
Turkeys
Where does a Kingfisher lay her eggs?
In a chimney
In a chimney
In a tree trunk
In a tree trunk
In a beach
In a beach
In a tunnel in a riverbank
In a tunnel in a riverbank
Ring-necked’ and ‘turtle’ are two varieties of which bird?
Dove
Dove
Swift
Swift
Sparrow
Sparrow
Duck
Duck
Which birds are known as a ‘murder’ when gathered together?
Eagles
Eagles
Crows
Crows
Ravens
Ravens
Magpies
Magpies
What word is given to birds reared for human consumption?
Parrots
Parrots
Eagles
Eagles
Seagull
Seagull
Poultry
Poultry
Which of these words is an anagram of a bird’s name?
Slime
Slime
Stein
Stein
Spine
Spine
Spike
Spike
A bird in the hand is worth how many in the bush?
9
9
2
2
7
7
1
1
Which bird’s name derives from the Aboriginal for ‘Good cockatoo’?
Budgerigar
Budgerigar
Duck
Duck
Heron
Heron
Sparrow
Sparrow
What is another name for a gnu?
Wildebeest
Wildebeest
Viciousbeest
Viciousbeest
Angrebeest
Angrebeest
Madebeest
Madebeest
Which of these birds can fly?
Kiwi
Kiwi
Rhea
Rhea
Kookaburra
Kookaburra
Emu
Emu
Which of these birds is spelt incorrectly?
Eagle
Eagle
Sparrer
Sparrer
Hawk
Hawk
Pigeon
Pigeon
What bird feathers do superstitious folks never keep in the house as a decoration?
Stork
Stork
Owl
Owl
Peacock
Peacock
Eagle
Eagle
What distinctive feature decorates a Herring Gull’s beak?
A black spot
A black spot
An orange spot
An orange spot
A green spot
A green spot
A pink spot
A pink spot
What are the two predominant colors of a wild budgerigar?
Pink and Grey
Pink and Grey
Orange and Red
Orange and Red
Black and White
Black and White
Green and Yellow
Green and Yellow
The collective noun ‘paddling’ refers to a gaggle of which bird?
Geese
Geese
Penguins
Penguins
Flamingos
Flamingos
Ducks
Ducks
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