Beginners Quiz #2

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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	Turkey Vulture Hint: Yes! The naked head is indicative of a vulture.
B	Common Black Hawk Hint: A Common Black Hawk has black feathers on its head and is rare in North America.
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	Osprey Hint: Ospreys are hawk-like birds, but with black-and white faces.

Question 2

A	Killdeer
B	Black-billed Cuckoo
C	Mourning Dove Hint: Yes.
D	Rock Dove
E	Hermit Thrush

Question 3

A	Northern Mockingbird
B	House Sparrow
C	Spotted Sandpiper
D	European Starling
E	Hermit Thrush

Question 4

A	Indigo Bunting Hint: Try again. Indigo buntings would have more uniform blue body and belly.
B	Tree Swallow Hint: Well done. Tree Swallows are often seen in large flocks swooping to catch insects in flight.
C	Eastern Bluebird Hint: Bluebirds would not have the all-white belly seen here.
D	Eastern Kingbird Hint: Eastern Kingbird is grayish-black above, not blue.
E	Cerulean Warbler Hint: The bill is too small for a warbler; Cerulean warblers also have white wing bars.

Question 5

A	House Finch Hint: The bill on a House Finch would be shorter and stubbier, for eating seeds.
B	Carolina Wren Hint: Yes. The perky tail, long bill, and white supercillium are good indicators for Carolina Wren.
C	Wood Thrush Hint: Try again. Wood Thrush has large dark spots on the breast and belly.
D	House Wren Hint: House wrens do not have the white supercilium above the eye.
E	Brown Thrasher Hint: Brown Thrashers have streaked bellies, and yellow eyes without the eyestripe.

Question 6

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 7

A	Black-capped Chickadee Hint: Yes! In woodlands chickadees often appear in mixed flocks with other species, including Tufted Titmouse and White-breasted Nuthatch.
B	White-breasted Nuthatch Hint: White-breasted nuthatch is all-white around the eyes and throat, with a longer, pointier bill.
C	Boreal Chickadee Hint: Boreal Chickadee has a brown cap.
D	Tufted Titmouse Hint: Tufted titmouse has gray forehead and crest and is overall more uniform gray on back.
E	Black-throated gray warbler Hint: Black-throated gray warblers are darker gray with a broad white supercilium above the eye.

Question 8

A	American Goldfinch
B	Yellow Warbler
C	House Wren
D	Yellow-throated Vireo
E	Common Yellowthroat Hint: Yes!

Question 9

A	Solitary Sandpiper
B	Killdeer Hint: Excellent!
C	Bobolink
D	Dunlin
E	Lesser Yellowlegs

Question 10

A	Great Egret Hint: Yes!
B	Snowy Egret
C	Whooping Crane
D	Great Blue Heron
E	White Ibis

Question 11

A	Common Loon
B	Black Vulture
C	Anhingha
D	American Black Duck
E	Double-crested Cormorant Hint: Excellent!

Question 12

A	Tufted Titmouse
B	White-breasted Nuthatch
C	House Wren
D	Black-and-white Warbler
E	Carolina Chickadee

Question 13

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	Hairy Woodpecker Hint: Hairy Woodpeckers have back-and-white face markings.
C	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.
D	Red-headed Woodpecker Hint: No. Don't be fooled by the red cap. Red-headed woodpecker has an all-red head and neck.
E	Rufous-capped Warbler Hint: Rufous-capped Warbler has a smaller bill with a yellow breast and is rare in North America.

Question 14

A	Ivory Gull Hint: Ivory Gulls are all-white with smaller bills.
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	Sea Gull Hint: The term "Sea Gull" does not refer to a specific species. Our quiz bird is often found near salt water though.
D	Snow Goose Hint: Despite the webbed feet, this is not a goose.
E	Common Tern Hint: Try again. Common Tern has a thinner bill than this bird.

Question 15

A	Loggerhead Shrike Hint: Shrikes have a black face mask and black primaries.
B	White-throated Sparrow Hint: White-throated sparrows are mostly brown.
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 16

A	Canada Goose Hint: Yes. Our most common goose in the US.
B	Brant
C	Mallard
D	Mute Swan
E	Ring-necked Duck

Question 17

A	Black-throated Gray Warbler
B	Song Sparrow
C	Carolina Chickadee
D	House Sparrow Hint: Yes. This is the common sparrow of most cities and towns.
E	House Finch

Question 18

A	Carolina Chickadee
B	Scarlet Tanager
C	Northern Cardinal Hint: Yes. The male cardinal is nearly all-red, with a black face mask.
D	Tufted Titmouse
E	Vermillion Flycatcher

Question 19

A	Great Blue Heron
B	Green Heron Hint: Very Good!
C	Common Moorhen
D	American Bittern
E	Double-crested Cormorant

Question 20

A	Tufted Titmouse Hint: Although it has a distinct tuft on its head, the bill is much too large for a Tufted Titmouse.
B	Blue Jay Hint: A Blue Jay has bright blue in the wings, not the uniform steely-gray of this bird.
C	Rufous Motmot Hint: A Motmot would not be found in North America and does not have a white belly.
D	Belted Kingfisher Hint: Well done. The large bill of the Belted Kingfisher is used to catch fish and other food when diving into water.
E	Eastern Kingbird Hint: Eastern Kingbird has a dark grayish-black back and white belly, with no rufous color.

There are 20 questions to complete.

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