Birds of a "B" Nation Have Lots of Variation Quiz

Answer: Bangladesh

The Oriental magpie-robin, or Copsychus saularis, is called "doyel" in Bangladesh. As a national symbol, the bird appears on currency and has been honored with a large sculpture in the city of Dhaka.

Answer: Bahrain

Despite the desert-like conditions around Bahrain, the Himalayan bulbul can be found along the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, though its main habitat is the regions immediately around the Himalayan Mountains. It is also sometimes referred to as the white-cheeked bulbul.

Answer: Bahamas

The American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) is found among the islands of the Caribbean Sea, and a subspecies lives on the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Florida, normally associated with flamingos in the US, has had no native flamingo population since 1900. The flamingos in Florida today have come from various Caribbean islands or escaped from wildlife sanctuaries.

Answer: Falco tinnunculus

The singer Falco had a number one hit in the US called "Rock Me Amadeus". His name is the same as the genus to which Belgium's national bird belongs. It can be found nearly everywhere in Europe and parts of Asia. While smaller than most falcons, the kestrel hunts prey the same way and has eyesight just as keen. Kestrels have been known to fly quickly along the ground to catch small rodents as well.

Answer: Keel-billed toucan

These toucans can have bills as long as six inches, but they are made of keratin, the same substance that makes fingernails, so the bill doesn't weigh much. The bird itself weighs only about one pound on average. Its scientific name is Ramphastos sulfuratus, with a subspecies called R. s. sulfuratus living in Belize.

Answer: Common raven

Corvus corax, or the common raven, represents Gonpo Jarodonchen, one of Bhutan's guardian deities. It also appears on the royal crown. Ravens are also thought to be one of the most intelligent species of birds, capable of problem-solving and playing for fun.

Answer: Bolivia

While an endangered species, these condors can live more than 50 years in the wild. The longest living known Andean condor was born in captivity in 1930 and died in 2010 at a zoo in Connecticut.

Answer: Botswana

The Kori bustard, Ardeotis kori, is the largest bird capable of flight in Africa, weighing in at nearly 25 pounds. Despite having the ability to fly, it spends the majority of its time walking or otherwise on the ground.

Answer: Rufous-bellied thrush

Turdus rufiventris, or the Rufous-bellied thrush, is a very common bird, especially in the southeastern part of Brazil. It gets its name from the reddish-orange or brown color on the bird's underside.

Answer: British Virgin Islands

Zenaida macroura, or the mourning dove, is native to most of North and Central America, including the Caribbean islands. The dove gets its name from its call. The bird's genus, Zenaida, is named after Princess Zénaide, wife of a French zoologist.