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Have you seen my ostrich run past?

Created by sterretjie101

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Specific Bird Species
Have you seen my ostrich run past game quiz
"Ostriches cannot fly but they can run. What else do you know about the big birds?"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. On what continent are ostriches are still found in the wild?
    Asia
    Africa
    South America
    Australia


2. Why can ostriches not fly?
    Their bones do not have air sacs
    Wing bones are inflexible
    They fear heights
    Flat keel on sternum


3. If not for flying, what do ostriches use their wings for?
    Camouflage
    Defense
    Fanning themselves
    Mating displays


4. What do ostriches do on hot days to cool off?
    Uncover their legs
    Drink lots of water
    Take sand baths
    Stick their heads in the sand


5. Ostriches swallow stones on purpose.
    True
    False


6. Ostriches do not have crops. What other body part do they lack?
    Liver
    Proventriculus
    Gallbladder
    Gizzard


7. What do thick eyelashes protect ostriches from?
    Sand
    Mosquitoes
    Flies
    Glare of the sun


8. Where do ostriches make their nests?
    Tree fork
    In a stone circle
    In long grass
    Depression in the ground


9. In what month does the breeding season of ostriches usually begin?
    March
    January
    September
    July


10. In what 'sport' are ostriches used in South Africa?
    Racing
    Hunting
    Polo
    Kick boxing


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