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U.S. State Birds Trivia Quiz

I will give you the name of the state and you tell me the bird for that state.

A multiple-choice quiz by Joe9. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Joe9

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
316,576

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2534

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (10/10), Guest 47 (7/10), Dreessen (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Famous for its singing and mimicry, what is the state bird of Florida? Hint

Mockingbird

Blackbird

Blue Jay

Flamingo

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Question 2 of 10

2. The state bird of Hawaii has long battled extinction. What is its name? Hint

Cardinal

Nene

Falcon

Kestrel

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which bright red bird is the state bird of Kentucky? Hint

Redbird

Crested Bobwhite

Woodpecker

Cardinal

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Question 4 of 10

4. Having the same name as the largest city in this state, what is the state bird of Maryland? Hint

Heron

Crow

Baltimore Hummingbird

Baltimore Oriole

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Question 5 of 10

5. A bird made famous by a cartoon, what is the state bird of New Mexico? Hint

Sparrow

Roadrunner

Kite

Canary

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Question 6 of 10

6. Living in the dry climate of Arizona, this bird obtains almost all of its water from the food it eats. What is the state bird of Arizona? Hint

Peregrine Falcon

Cactus Wren

Oilbird

Cuckoo

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the state bird of New York, known for its brilliant hue? Hint

Wren

Cardinal

Eastern Bluebird

Parakeet

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the "tasty" state bird of Rhode Island? Hint

Pheasant

Rhode Island Quail

Yellow Finch

Rhode Island Red

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which state bird makes its home in the grasslands, prairies and pastures of Kansas? Hint

Western Meadowlark

Osprey

Mallard duck

Kingfisher

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which bird, also known as the wild canary, is the state bird of Iowa? Hint

Eastern goldfinch

Wren

Red-winged blackbird

Flycatcher

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Apr 24 2024 : Guest 104: 10/10
Apr 18 2024 : Guest 47: 7/10
Apr 02 2024 : Dreessen: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Famous for its singing and mimicry, what is the state bird of Florida?

Answer: Mockingbird

The mockingbird is also the state bird of Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Not only do they mimic other birds, some species of mockingbirds can also imitate insects and amphibians as well.

2. The state bird of Hawaii has long battled extinction. What is its name?

Answer: Nene

The Nene is a variety of goose that is found only in the wild on the islands of Maui, Kauai and Hawaii. Even though it is a variety of goose, it does not have webbed feet. This adaptation allows it to quickly traverse the lava plains that are prevalent in Hawaii.

3. Which bright red bird is the state bird of Kentucky?

Answer: Cardinal

The cardinal is also the state bird of Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia and Virginia. The female of the species lacks the bright red color this species is known for.

4. Having the same name as the largest city in this state, what is the state bird of Maryland?

Answer: Baltimore Oriole

The Baltimore Orioles is also the name of Maryland's largest city's professional baseball team. It is named so, because its colors look like the colors on the coat of arms of Lord Baltimore, the founder of the state of Maryland.

5. A bird made famous by a cartoon, what is the state bird of New Mexico?

Answer: Roadrunner

Roadrunners are ground cuckoos. They have been clocked at 15 miles per hour. While fast, it certainly can't outrun a coyote on rocket powered skates.

6. Living in the dry climate of Arizona, this bird obtains almost all of its water from the food it eats. What is the state bird of Arizona?

Answer: Cactus Wren

The Cactus Wren builds several nests among the protection of thorny desert plants and cacti. However, it only lives in one--the rest are decoys!

7. What is the state bird of New York, known for its brilliant hue?

Answer: Eastern Bluebird

The Eastern Bluebird is also the state bird of Missouri. Habitat destruction and pesticide use caused this bird to become a threatened species in the mid 1900s, but it has since rebounded and is no longer in danger.

8. What is the name of the "tasty" state bird of Rhode Island?

Answer: Rhode Island Red

The Rhode Island Red, a domestic chicken, was adopted as the state bird in May of 1954. It is one of three US state birds that are not native to the United States.

9. Which state bird makes its home in the grasslands, prairies and pastures of Kansas?

Answer: Western Meadowlark

The Western Meadowlark is also the state bird of Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon and Wyoming. The Western Meadowlark and Eastern Meadowlark were considered to be the same species for a long time. When the Western Meadowlark was recognized as an individual species, it was given the species name S. neglecta, for being neglected for so long.

10. Which bird, also known as the wild canary, is the state bird of Iowa?

Answer: Eastern goldfinch

The Eastern goldfinch, also known as the American goldfinch, is the state bird of New Jersey and Washington, too. It was adopted as the state bird of New Jersey on June 27, 1935.

Source: Author Joe9

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