These are the answers to Quiz #1.
If you haven’t done so already, refrain from looking ahead and take the test here.
Answers for Quiz 1 (10 birds):
Some were easier, while others posed more of a challenge. Feel free to explore and identify differences and similarities. If you click on the names, you’ll see their bird profiles.
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Question 1: Blue Jay
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Question 2: American Goldfinch
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Question 3: Mallard (Male)
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Question 4: Common grackle
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Question 5: Great Egret
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Question 6: Song Sparrow
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Question 7: Bald Eagle
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Question 8: Barred Owl
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Question 9: American Robin
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Question 10: European Starling
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Ready to test it again? Take a look at the exchanged test, now with an additional 7 birds:
William A Anderson
Thursday 2nd of May 2024
I'm going to get my binoculars out, but I am seeing what appears to be a tiny little bird in my yard in NKY. It is smaller than my pinky nail. About the size of a pencil eraser. Dark in color with a red or brown chest/crest. They perform a lot of aerial acrobatics (territorial?) with other birds of the same size/family. Bird descriptions call birds small at 3-5 inches in size and don't discuss really tiny birds. These birds are much smaller than hummingbirds and don't appear to have a long bill. Has anyone else noticed a bird this small in their locale. I detected them for the first time when looking for hummingbirds. They appear to be tiny birds not insects. Though quite small they have bodies that appear bird like and not like insects Bill Anderson
Patrick O'Donnell
Thursday 2nd of May 2024
@William- Sounds interesting. If it's definitely smaller than a hummingbird, then it's probably an insect that looks like a bird. There are actually some moth species that closely resemble hummingbirds. They are even known as "Hummingbird Moths". I wonder if that might be what you have been seeing? In any case, it would be great to see a picture of them.
Lisa
Thursday 25th of April 2024
I love watching the different kinds of birds come to my feeder. I try to identify them, this app really helps.
Patrick O'Donnell
Monday 29th of April 2024
@Lisa- We know what you mean, we love that too! Glad to hear that.
Phyllis M. Wright
Friday 5th of April 2024
I hope I got them all right and I do like to test if I know my bird when they come around the yard even the hummerbird.
Vimal Thapa
Friday 5th of April 2024
Nice to go through all these and made most, though not all, even though being from Nepal
Sam Crowe
Monday 8th of April 2024
Good! Fortunately, we only have US and Canadian birds. But, if you wish to write about birding in Nepal, then kindly drop us a line and let's spread your word!
Cheryl
Sunday 24th of March 2024
I have always loved birds. I have about 20 different species here. The colors are spectacular and the songs they sing everyday makes a for an interesting day on my deck. Thank you for sharing. Do you have any suggestions for sights to search for birds in Eastern Region, I live in MA and love to see what’s there that we don’t even know about. I would so thankful.
Patrick O'Donnell
Monday 25th of March 2024
@Cheryl- Welcome to the club! We love birds too and are always amazed by the variety of birds that exist, their colors, and behaviors. To find places for birding and meet other birders, I suggest searching online for local birding clubs and groups. They will be happy to have you and will have all the information you need to see more birds in your area.
Other things to look into are eBird- an easy way to keep digital lists of birds, and the American Birding Association- a national organization focused on birding and birders.