BLPN Quiz #3
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. Bird Brain or not? A bird's brain occupies 1/3 or less of the skull volume - True or False. *
2 points
2. Which of the following kingfishers is the only South African species which is able to hover? *
2 points
3. The small structure on the anterior edge of a bird wing (also known as the 'thumb') is called the ... *
2 points
4.  From a group that is notoriously difficult to identify this bird is a ... *
3 points
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5. Which is the only colonial nesting swallow in South Africa? *
2 points
6. The tail-cocking behaviour shown in this photo is one of the best diagnostic features for this species. Choose the correct one. *
3 points
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7.  Which bird breeds in a nest hole like this? *
3 points
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8. This sunbird species tries to prevent predation of the eggs and chick by building its nest close to: *
2 points
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9. An Amur Falcon is named after its main breeding area in... *
2 points
10. Which bird was first discovered and described as common around Durban Bay in 1845? *
3 points
11.  Which bird plays tricks on meerkats to steal their food? *
2 points
12.  Which is the only South African bird known to 'use make up' to increase its territorial advantage? *
2 points
13.  All birds that have green feathers rely on structure and pigment to create the colour.  Only one group of birds has true green feathers which results from a special pigment.  Which group is it? *
3 points
14.  Of the 15 doves and pigeons which are found in South Africa how many are considered fruit eaters? *
2 points
15. The Narina Trogon was named by which famous explorer? *
2 points
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