Toucans, Touracos, and Mynahs

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1. Toucans, touracos, and mynahs (among others) are collectively known by the name of "softbills." I know this means that if I pester a toucan or poke a touraco, it can't bite me hard! Right? Yes No

2. Softbills are especially vulnerable to which disease? West Nile virus Macaw wasting disease Iron storage disease Psittacine beak and feather disease

3. You could call all members of the Rhamphastid group "toucans," but you're much more sophisticated than that, I know! Which of these names is NOT a name for a subgroup of the Rhamphastidae? Toucan Touraco Toucanet Aracari

4. If you wanted to see a toucan in the wild, where would you want to go? Central and South America Asia Africa Australia

5. Can toucans learn to talk? Yes No

6. Which of these should you NOT feed your toucan? Melon Seeds Low iron bird pellets Papaya

7. You may not have heard of touracos before. They are (mostly) green, rather stocky birds, with short, sort of conical beaks, and long, rounded tails. Touracos also have a crest, which I think is very cute. Where on Earth could you find a touraco in the wild? Africa Asia Central and South America Australia

8. Because toucans and touracos are very active, hopping from branch to branch instead of climbing around, is it a better idea to house them in a cage, or in an aviary? Answer: (One word, either "cage" or "aviary.")

9. Not all mynahs were created equal. Which species of mynah is generally considered to be the best talker? Greater Indian Hill Mynah Pagoda Mynah Common Mynah Rosy Mynah

10. Which Funtrivia quizwriter is known to call mynahs "uglybirds"? It's the obvious choice, I promise. Uglybird Musicmonkeyman Skunkee MotherGoose