Test your birding knowledge
A bird knowledge test for the fun of it.  So try to answer without looking up the answers, just see how well you do from exercising those brain cells.  You can always redo the test...
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1. Which is the correct way to write the scientific or species name of any bird *
2 points
2. How many species of the 10 species of kingfisher in South Africa  actually fish? *
2 points
3. BirdLife Port Natal celebrated a significant milestone last year making it one of the oldest bird clubs in South Africa - which anniversary was it ? *
1 point
4. Identify the raptor.  There are at least three diagnostic features on this less than perfect photo which will get you to your answer. Write each word with a capital when you type your answer e.g. African Fish Eagle *
5 points
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5. How many endemics do we have in South Africa (if we include Lesotho, eSwatini)? *
3 points
6. Which South African bird has the smallest number of toes? *
3 points
7. Which species has been shown to 'kidnap' young birds of the same species? *
3 points
8. Which is the only species of large owl in South Africa that does not fly silently?  Start each word with a capital e.g. African Fish Eagle *
3 points
9. Many large birds have black flight feathers - why? *
2 points
10. Spotted and African Dusky Flycatchers are quite similar - which one is this? *
1 point
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