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Quiz about Official Birds of the Provinces  Territories
Quiz about Official Birds of the Provinces  Territories

'Official' Birds of the Provinces & Territories Quiz


It's a semi sane, normal quiz compared to my 'Canadian Tidbits' quizzes... (Pay CLOSE attention to the question and you might get every one right!) So can you name the official bird emblem of the Canadian Province or Territory of...

A multiple-choice quiz by Hermit007. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Hermit007
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
263,572
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
1862
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: sally0malley (1/15), Guest 163 (14/15), Guest 142 (12/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. The tree is the Black Spruce, the Pitcher Plant is the flower, and the
Atlantic Puffin is the official bird of what easternmost province which joined Canada in 1949?
Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Play Ball! If you have ever visited Toronto, you may have watched a Toronto baseball game. And if you visit Prince Edward Island you may have seen which provincial bird? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. I'm quite a popular bird! The University of North Florida has me as their mascot, I'm the official bird of historical Sodermanland county in Sweden, and I even have an aircraft named after me, as well as being the provincial bird of Nova Scotia! Can you pick which raptor I am? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Besides being the provincial bird of New Brunswick I am also the state bird of and Massachusetts and Maine. My distinctive sound should tip you off to who I am! Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Bonjour! I'm a wise old bird WHO was chosen as official bird of Quebec. Bonne chance! Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. You would have to be loony to miss this one. Which is Ontario's provincial bird? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Chosen to represent the province by numerous wildlife and school groups, and a year round resident, which of these is the official bird of the great province of Manitoba? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. The Sharp-tailed Grouse is often mistaken for its cousin, the Prairie Chicken, and is the official bird of what province that borders Montana and North Dakota U.S.A? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. The most notable physical attributes of Alberta's bird is its large size and prominent ear tufts or 'horns'. A predator that hunts at night, this bird has huge yellow eyes set in a broad face. Which bird am I? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Named after Georg, a naturalist who traveled with V. Bering on his trip to discover the Bering Strait, this British Columbia bird can be hard to distinguish from its cousin, the Blue Jay. Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. It is mentioned quite frequently in First Nations folklore as a trickster and a shape changer who could assume any form, animal or human. Which of these is the territorial bird of the Yukon Territory? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. I am the largest falcon in the world and my Latin name is 'Falco rusticolus'. I hope that helps you figure out which bird of the Northwest Territories I am! Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. The flag of Nunavut has a Inuksuk on it, which in basic terms is a stone monument. Perhaps that may help you figure out which of these was selected as the territorial bird of Nunavut? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Which bird was featured on the reverse side of the Canadian one hundred dollar bill issued in 1990, and also on the 1967 Canadian Centennial silver dollar coin? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. If you wanted to see the most species of birds that you could, in only one Canadian province, which province would you go to? Hint



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1. The tree is the Black Spruce, the Pitcher Plant is the flower, and the Atlantic Puffin is the official bird of what easternmost province which joined Canada in 1949?

Answer: Newfoundland and Labrador

The Atlantic Puffin has been the provincial bird since 1991. Over 90% of all North America's puffins breed around the Newfoundland and Labrador coasts. They live approximately 25 years.
2. Play Ball! If you have ever visited Toronto, you may have watched a Toronto baseball game. And if you visit Prince Edward Island you may have seen which provincial bird?

Answer: Blue Jay

The Blue Jay was officially named the provincial bird in 1977. It has a sky-blue head, wings and tail feathers. Its throat and breast are white, with some black feathers on the wing tips and long tail. Its diet is mostly vegetarian and it will quickly come to a bird feeder hanging outside your window.
3. I'm quite a popular bird! The University of North Florida has me as their mascot, I'm the official bird of historical Sodermanland county in Sweden, and I even have an aircraft named after me, as well as being the provincial bird of Nova Scotia! Can you pick which raptor I am?

Answer: Osprey

The osprey is a bird of prey that is smaller than an eagle, but larger than a hawk, with fish accounting for about 99% of its diet. It has barbed pads on the bottom of its feet help it grip the slippery fish. The Osprey was declared the provincial bird in 1994. Both the osprey and cormorant are also names of types of aircraft.
4. Besides being the provincial bird of New Brunswick I am also the state bird of and Massachusetts and Maine. My distinctive sound should tip you off to who I am!

Answer: Black-Capped Chickadee

It became New Brunswick's official bird 1983. It's distinctive 'chickadee -dee-dee' sound can be heard throughout the year. The sounds the Chickadee makes are complex, and can communicate different types of information. It is a a fairly tame and common bird through much of North America. (If you are really steady and don't move you can feed one out of your hand, but it takes patience!)
5. Bonjour! I'm a wise old bird WHO was chosen as official bird of Quebec. Bonne chance!

Answer: Snowy Owl

The Snowy Owl was adopted as Quebec's provincial bird in 1987. A large owl of arctic and subarctic regions, it has snow-white feathers with dark markings. Unlike most owls it is active during the day as well as at night.
6. You would have to be loony to miss this one. Which is Ontario's provincial bird?

Answer: Common Loon

Go for it. I live in Ontario, and I'm use to the 'Hermit is as crazy as a loon' jokes. The Common Loon became our province's official bird in 1994. This bird is a familiar sight on a northern lake where their loud eerie call is unmistakable. There are a few on the wee lake behind my place.
7. Chosen to represent the province by numerous wildlife and school groups, and a year round resident, which of these is the official bird of the great province of Manitoba?

Answer: Great Grey Owl

Adopted in 1987, the Great Grey Owl is the largest owl in North America. It can have a wingspan of up to 5 feet. The female will lay between 2-5 eggs each year.
8. The Sharp-tailed Grouse is often mistaken for its cousin, the Prairie Chicken, and is the official bird of what province that borders Montana and North Dakota U.S.A?

Answer: Saskatchewan

The Sharp-tailed Grouse is one of Saskatchewan's most popular game birds. The female lays an average of 10 to 14 eggs! They are mainly vegetarians although they do eat some insects during the summer.
9. The most notable physical attributes of Alberta's bird is its large size and prominent ear tufts or 'horns'. A predator that hunts at night, this bird has huge yellow eyes set in a broad face. Which bird am I?

Answer: Great Horned Owl

The Great Horned Owl was adopted as Alberta's provincial bird in 1977. Great Horned Owls are large owls, and one of the most prominent features are the ears which can look like horns. Most mate for life laying 1 to 5 eggs each year. It hunts mostly between dusk and dawn, and its night vision and hearing are excellent.
10. Named after Georg, a naturalist who traveled with V. Bering on his trip to discover the Bering Strait, this British Columbia bird can be hard to distinguish from its cousin, the Blue Jay.

Answer: Steller's Jay

In 1987, British Columbia chose the Steller's Jay as their provincial bird. The Steller's Jay can be told apart from its cousin, the Blue Jay, by its solid black head and neck, with blue back and body. Steller's and Blue Jays are the only North American jays with crests. It was named after Georg Steller.
11. It is mentioned quite frequently in First Nations folklore as a trickster and a shape changer who could assume any form, animal or human. Which of these is the territorial bird of the Yukon Territory?

Answer: Common Raven

The Raven was adopted as the official bird in 1985. They mate for life and are quite an intelligent bird, and will feed on your picnic lunches if you are not careful! Inuit people tell of ravens hunting with humans, and describe the birds circling in flight to direct the hunters to caribou. I just had to add the Hermit Thrush in there, I really didn't know I had a bird named after me!
12. I am the largest falcon in the world and my Latin name is 'Falco rusticolus'. I hope that helps you figure out which bird of the Northwest Territories I am!

Answer: Gyrfalcon

The Gyrfalcon became the official bird of the Northwest Territories in 1990. It is the largest of the falcons and breeds throughout the tundra. They vary in color from white through shades of grey and brown to almost black.
13. The flag of Nunavut has a Inuksuk on it, which in basic terms is a stone monument. Perhaps that may help you figure out which of these was selected as the territorial bird of Nunavut?

Answer: Rock Ptarmigan

Adopted in 1999, the Rock Ptarmigan, which lives here throughout the year, is hard to spot. In summer their brown plumage blends in with the surroundings; in winter they are pure white.
14. Which bird was featured on the reverse side of the Canadian one hundred dollar bill issued in 1990, and also on the 1967 Canadian Centennial silver dollar coin?

Answer: Canada Goose

It was part of the 1986 series 'Birds of Canada' placed into circulation in 1990. I never got to see to many of the $100 dollar ones, but they are quite nice. This one was brown in colour, with a Canada goose on the reverse side flying over open water with land in the background. For Canada's 100th birthday in 1967, the Canadian Mint issued a series of coins depicting Canada's wildlife, the Canada Goose was on the silver dollar.
15. If you wanted to see the most species of birds that you could, in only one Canadian province, which province would you go to?

Answer: British Columbia

You would find 362 species in British Columbia, and in second place, the province of Ontario, where 318 species regularly appear. (source Hinterland Who's Who http://www.hww.ca)


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