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Quiz about Backyard Bird ID in the US 2
Quiz about Backyard Bird ID in the US 2

Backyard Bird ID in the US #2 Trivia Quiz


I got a good response from my first birds quiz, so here is another one. These quizzes follow me and our nomadic military family around the US, birdwatching as we go. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by djsgal. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
djsgal
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
253,693
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1786
Awards
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Question 1 of 10
1. As I grew up in Indiana, we spent many lazy Saturday afternoons fishing on a small lake, where we often spotted this long-legged, grayish-blue water bird hunting by the shore. Its white head and large size always made it easy to identify..can you name it? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. While living in Texas, I was rudely kept awake by this widespread and common gray and white mimid. He loved to sing a wide variety of songs at 1 a.m. Can you name him? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Next it's a move to Oklahoma, land of open fields and waving wheat. There we often encountered this pretty bird, with its bright yellow breast and black, brown, and white speckled back, singing from a field fencetop. The deep black bib or "V" on its chest made it easy to identify. Can you name it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. We're off to Alaska for two years, during which time we spotted many interesting birds. One of these we could identify easily by its black, crested head and blue back and tail. Which jay is it? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This next bird is usually found along riverbanks, marshes and bogs throughout North America. However, I spotted one in my mountainous backyard in Alaska. He sat very still while I studied him...I think he was lost and confused. With an extremely long bill, heavily striped back and white underside, and short orange tail, I identified him quickly. Can you? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Next it's a move to warmer climes, this time to the Mojave Desert in Southern California. We were amazed to see hummingbirds in the high desert, and ones so different from the Eastern ruby-throated that we were used to. The male of one of the species we spotted is the only hummingbird with a truly black throat. Can you name him? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Next we moved east to the Florida panhandle, an area rich with streams, small bays and bayous. One of my favorite birds to see, usually perched on a wire near a bayou, was this fish-diving bird. He was easily told by his large, fluffy-crested head, white throat and belly, and long, heavy bill. What is it? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Just before a tropical storm blew into the Florida panhandle, I spotted this bird. The sky was black and the wind was blowing, but there it was in my live oak tree. Its very large size, bright red crested head, white face and black back gave it away. Can you name it? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Another move, back to the Mojave Desert...this little fly-catching bird was spotted zooming around in my freshly-sodded backyard. Similar in size and shape to other flycatchers, this little bird can be told mainly by its rust-colored belly. Do you know it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Here's another western hummingbird who often visits our desert home. The male is distinguished by his long violet throat feathers, which extend out from the sides. Can you name it? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. As I grew up in Indiana, we spent many lazy Saturday afternoons fishing on a small lake, where we often spotted this long-legged, grayish-blue water bird hunting by the shore. Its white head and large size always made it easy to identify..can you name it?

Answer: Great Blue Heron

The great blue heron is the largest of the North American herons. It also has a white phase, which occurs in south Florida, along saltwater areas.
2. While living in Texas, I was rudely kept awake by this widespread and common gray and white mimid. He loved to sing a wide variety of songs at 1 a.m. Can you name him?

Answer: Northern Mockingbird

The mockingbird is the most talented of the mimicking birds, and also the most widespread. It can be found throughout the southern US, and as far north as Maine along the eastern seaboard.
3. Next it's a move to Oklahoma, land of open fields and waving wheat. There we often encountered this pretty bird, with its bright yellow breast and black, brown, and white speckled back, singing from a field fencetop. The deep black bib or "V" on its chest made it easy to identify. Can you name it?

Answer: Western Meadowlark

The western and eastern meadowlarks are very similar in appearance, and together their range covers the entire continental US.
4. We're off to Alaska for two years, during which time we spotted many interesting birds. One of these we could identify easily by its black, crested head and blue back and tail. Which jay is it?

Answer: Steller's jay

The Stellar's jay is the only jay which can be found from Alaska to Mexico, in and west of the Rocky Mountains.
5. This next bird is usually found along riverbanks, marshes and bogs throughout North America. However, I spotted one in my mountainous backyard in Alaska. He sat very still while I studied him...I think he was lost and confused. With an extremely long bill, heavily striped back and white underside, and short orange tail, I identified him quickly. Can you?

Answer: Wilson's Snipe

The Wilson's snipe and the American woodcock are very closely related. They both prefer wet, inland marshy areas, and have extremely long bills and short necks. The woodcock, however, is found only in the eastern US.
6. Next it's a move to warmer climes, this time to the Mojave Desert in Southern California. We were amazed to see hummingbirds in the high desert, and ones so different from the Eastern ruby-throated that we were used to. The male of one of the species we spotted is the only hummingbird with a truly black throat. Can you name him?

Answer: Black-chinned Hummingbird

The male black-chinned is also further identified by the purple stripe below the black throat, and the white chest below the purple stripe.
7. Next we moved east to the Florida panhandle, an area rich with streams, small bays and bayous. One of my favorite birds to see, usually perched on a wire near a bayou, was this fish-diving bird. He was easily told by his large, fluffy-crested head, white throat and belly, and long, heavy bill. What is it?

Answer: Belted Kingfisher

The belted kingfisher is the most widespread and common kingfisher in North America. The green kingfisher is found mainly in Mexico.
8. Just before a tropical storm blew into the Florida panhandle, I spotted this bird. The sky was black and the wind was blowing, but there it was in my live oak tree. Its very large size, bright red crested head, white face and black back gave it away. Can you name it?

Answer: Pileated Woodpecker

Only the ivory-billed woodpecker (possibly extinct-but still hoping!) is larger than the pileated woodpecker. I had never seen this bird in my back yard before then, and never saw him there again..interesting that would be the time he would show up, right before a tropical storm!
9. Another move, back to the Mojave Desert...this little fly-catching bird was spotted zooming around in my freshly-sodded backyard. Similar in size and shape to other flycatchers, this little bird can be told mainly by its rust-colored belly. Do you know it?

Answer: Say's Phoebe

The Say's phoebe is much more likely to be found far from water and in dry, sunny locations than the other phoebe species. Perfect in the desert!
10. Here's another western hummingbird who often visits our desert home. The male is distinguished by his long violet throat feathers, which extend out from the sides. Can you name it?

Answer: Costa's Hummingbird

This little guy is found only in the Southwest US and extreme NW Mexico.
Source: Author djsgal

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