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
Other options:
Steller’s Jay
Florida Scrub-jay
Question 2: American Goldfinch
Other options
Lesser Goldfinch
Lawrence’s Goldfinch
Question 3: Mallard (Male)
Other Options
Mallard (female)
Female Cinnamon Teal
Question 4: Common grackle
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American crow
Boat-Tailed Grackle
Question 5: Great Egret
Great Egret
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Wood Stork
Snowy Egret
Question 6: Song Sparrow
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House Finch (Female)
Savannah Sparrow
Question 7: Bald Eagle
Bald eagle
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Golden eagle
Osprey
Question 8: Barred Owl
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Spotted Owl
Great-Horned Owl
Question 9: American Robin
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Song Sparrow
Varied Thrush
Question 10: European Starling
Other Options
Brown-headed cowbird
Brewer’s Blackbird
Ready to test it again? Take a look at the exchanged test, now with an additional 7 birds:
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.
Sally Ann Mattson
Saturday 24th of February 2024
This is so very interesting. I love watching birds. I can't understand why the birds aren't coming to my bird feeder this year. I have it hanging out in front of my bedroom window up high on a shepherd's pole.
Patrick O'Donnell
Saturday 23rd of March 2024
@Sally- That's a shame about the birds not coming to your feeder. It's hard to know what's happening but these are some things to try: -Take down the feeder and give it a good cleaning. -Fill it with a birdseed mix that has a lot of black sunflower seeds and some Nyjer. -Make sure the feeder is at least 15 feet from bushes and trees where the birds can take cover and feel safe.