Beginners Quiz #2
Beginners quiz #2
This quiz contains the bird species that are most commonly encountered across the United States. Of course, 'common' is a relative term...some of these species are common only for part of the year, others are common only in specific habitats. It is very helpful to become familiar with these species.
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Question 1 |
A | Boreal Chickadee Hint: Boreal Chickadee has a brown cap. |
B | White-breasted Nuthatch Hint: White-breasted nuthatch is all-white around the eyes and throat, with a longer, pointier bill. |
C | Tufted Titmouse Hint: Tufted titmouse has gray forehead and crest and is overall more uniform gray on back. |
D | Black-capped Chickadee Hint: Yes! In woodlands chickadees often appear in mixed flocks with other species, including Tufted Titmouse and White-breasted Nuthatch. |
E | Black-throated gray warbler Hint: Black-throated gray warblers are darker gray with a broad white supercilium above the eye. |
Question 4 |
A | Belted Kingfisher Hint: Well done. The large bill of the Belted Kingfisher is used to catch fish and other food when diving into water. |
B | Tufted Titmouse Hint: Although it has a distinct tuft on its head, the bill is much too large for a Tufted Titmouse. |
C | Eastern Kingbird Hint: Eastern Kingbird has a dark grayish-black back and white belly, with no rufous color. |
D | Blue Jay Hint: A Blue Jay has bright blue in the wings, not the uniform steely-gray of this bird. |
E | Rufous Motmot Hint: A Motmot would not be found in North America and does not have a white belly. |
Question 5 |
A | House Wren |
B | Tufted Titmouse |
C | Black-and-white Warbler |
D | White-breasted Nuthatch |
E | Carolina Chickadee |
Question 6 |
A | Osprey Hint: Ospreys are hawk-like birds, but with black-and white faces. |
B | Turkey Vulture Hint: Yes! The naked head is indicative of a vulture. |
C | Bald Eagle Hint: An adult Bald Eagle has a white head. |
D | Black Vulture Hint: The Black Vulture has a mostly black head. |
E | Common Black Hawk Hint: A Common Black Hawk has black feathers on its head and is rare in North America. |
Question 7 |
A | Red-bellied Woodpecker Hint: Excellent! A common and fairly large woodpecker. The red color on the lower part of the belly is not always obvious. |
B | Red-headed Woodpecker Hint: No. Don't be fooled by the red cap. Red-headed woodpecker has an all-red head and neck. |
C | Hairy Woodpecker Hint: Hairy Woodpeckers have back-and-white face markings. |
D | Rufous-capped Warbler Hint: Rufous-capped Warbler has a smaller bill with a yellow breast and is rare in North America. |
E | Northern Flicker Hint: Although they are a similar size to this quiz bird and are commonly seen nearby, flickers have spots on the belly and a black chest patch. |
Question 8 |
A | White-throated Sparrow Hint: White-throated sparrows are mostly brown. |
B | Loggerhead Shrike Hint: Shrikes have a black face mask and black primaries. |
C | Northern Mockingbird Hint: Yes. The Northern mockingbird is a widespread species, even found in neighborhoods within towns and cities. It has a varied song that can mimic the sounds of other birds. |
D | Long-billed Thrasher Hint: Thrashers are mostly brown, with striped breasts. |
E | Gray Catbird Hint: Catbirds are nearly uniform darker gray with a black cap. |
Question 10 |
A | Hooded Merganser |
B | American Coot |
C | Green-winged Teal |
D | Mallard Hint: Yes. Mallards can often be seen even in city parks. |
E | Canada Goose |
Question 12 |
A | American Goldfinch |
B | Yellow Warbler |
C | Yellow-throated Vireo |
D | Common Yellowthroat Hint: Yes! |
E | House Wren |
Question 13 |
A | Common Loon |
B | American Black Duck |
C | Double-crested Cormorant Hint: Excellent! |
D | Black Vulture |
E | Anhingha |
Question 14 |
A | Common Moorhen |
B | Double-crested Cormorant |
C | American Bittern |
D | Great Blue Heron |
E | Green Heron Hint: Very Good! |
Question 15 |
A | Tree Swallow Hint: Well done. Tree Swallows are often seen in large flocks swooping to catch insects in flight. |
B | Eastern Kingbird Hint: Eastern Kingbird is grayish-black above, not blue. |
C | Eastern Bluebird Hint: Bluebirds would not have the all-white belly seen here. |
D | Cerulean Warbler Hint: The bill is too small for a warbler; Cerulean warblers also have white wing bars. |
E | Indigo Bunting Hint: Try again. Indigo buntings would have more uniform blue body and belly. |
Question 16 |
A | House Wren Hint: House wrens do not have the white supercilium above the eye. |
B | House Finch Hint: The bill on a House Finch would be shorter and stubbier, for eating seeds. |
C | Carolina Wren Hint: Yes. The perky tail, long bill, and white supercillium are good indicators for Carolina Wren. |
D | Wood Thrush Hint: Try again. Wood Thrush has large dark spots on the breast and belly. |
E | Brown Thrasher Hint: Brown Thrashers have streaked bellies, and yellow eyes without the eyestripe. |
Question 17 |
A | House Finch |
B | House Sparrow Hint: Yes. This is the common sparrow of most cities and towns. |
C | Song Sparrow |
D | Carolina Chickadee |
E | Black-throated Gray Warbler |
Question 18 |
A | Scarlet Tanager |
B | Northern Cardinal Hint: Yes. The male cardinal is nearly all-red, with a black face mask. |
C | Carolina Chickadee |
D | Tufted Titmouse |
E | Vermillion Flycatcher |
Question 19 |
A | Canada Goose Hint: Yes. Our most common goose in the US. |
B | Mallard |
C | Ring-necked Duck |
D | Brant |
E | Mute Swan |
Question 20 |
A | Snow Goose Hint: Despite the webbed feet, this is not a goose. |
B | Herring Gull Hint: Good. The Herring Gull is one of the most common gulls on the eastern coast and one of the largest |
C | Ivory Gull Hint: Ivory Gulls are all-white with smaller bills. |
D | Sea Gull Hint: The term "Sea Gull" does not refer to a specific species. Our quiz bird is often found near salt water though. |
E | Common Tern Hint: Try again. Common Tern has a thinner bill than this bird. |
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