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	Gray Catbird Hint: Catbirds are nearly uniform darker gray with a black cap.
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	Loggerhead Shrike Hint: Shrikes have a black face mask and black primaries.
E	Long-billed Thrasher Hint: Thrashers are mostly brown, with striped breasts.

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

A	Common Tern Hint: Try again. Common Tern has a thinner bill than this bird.
B	Sea Gull Hint: The term "Sea Gull" does not refer to a specific species. Our quiz bird is often found near salt water though.
C	Snow Goose Hint: Despite the webbed feet, this is not a goose.
D	Herring Gull Hint: Good. The Herring Gull is one of the most common gulls on the eastern coast and one of the largest
E	Ivory Gull Hint: Ivory Gulls are all-white with smaller bills.

Question 12

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	Eastern Kingbird Hint: Eastern Kingbird has a dark grayish-black back and white belly, with no rufous color.
E	Belted Kingfisher Hint: Well done. The large bill of the Belted Kingfisher is used to catch fish and other food when diving into water.

Question 13

A	Boreal Chickadee Hint: Boreal Chickadee has a brown cap.
B	Tufted Titmouse Hint: Tufted titmouse has gray forehead and crest and is overall more uniform gray on back.
C	Black-throated gray warbler Hint: Black-throated gray warblers are darker gray with a broad white supercilium above the eye.
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	White-breasted Nuthatch Hint: White-breasted nuthatch is all-white around the eyes and throat, with a longer, pointier bill.

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

A	Canada Goose
B	Hooded Merganser
C	American Coot
D	Mallard Hint: Yes. Mallards can often be seen even in city parks.
E	Green-winged Teal

Question 19

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

Question 20

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

There are 20 questions to complete.

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