Avian Identification and Characteristics Quiz

1. What is the physical description of a House Sparrow?

Blue Jay

Cardinal

American Goldfinch

The physical description of a House Sparrow includes males having a black throat, white cheek, chestnut nape, gray crown, and a white stripe on the wing. Females are plainer with a dull eye stripe behind the eye and a single bold wing bar.

Explanation

The physical description of a House Sparrow includes males having a black throat, white cheek, chestnut nape, gray crown, and a white stripe on the wing. Females are plainer with a dull eye stripe behind the eye and a single bold wing bar.

2. Which bird species has males with a black throat, white cheek, chestnut nape, gray crown, and white stripe on wing, and females with a plainer appearance, including a dull eye stripe and a single bold wing bar?

Mourning Dove

American Robin

European Starling

The House Sparrow is identified by the specific characteristics provided in the question. American Robins, Mourning Doves, and European Starlings have different physical features that do not match the described features of a House Sparrow.

Explanation

The House Sparrow is identified by the specific characteristics provided in the question. American Robins, Mourning Doves, and European Starlings have different physical features that do not match the described features of a House Sparrow.

3. What bird species has males with a black throat, white cheek, chestnut nape, gray crown, and a white stripe on the wing?

Blue Jay

American Robin

Mallard Duck

The correct answer is House Sparrow as it matches the description provided. American Robin, Mallard Duck, and Blue Jay do not have the specific features mentioned in the question.

Explanation

The correct answer is House Sparrow as it matches the description provided. American Robin, Mallard Duck, and Blue Jay do not have the specific features mentioned in the question.

4. What bird species can be identified by having males with a black throat, white cheek, chestnut nape, gray crown, and a white stripe on the wing, while females have a plainer appearance with a dull eye stripe behind the eye and a single bold wing bar?

Blue Jay

Cardinal

American Robin

The correct answer is House Sparrow. House Sparrows can be identified by the specific physical characteristics described. American Robins, Blue Jays, and Cardinals do not match the description provided.

Explanation

The correct answer is House Sparrow. House Sparrows can be identified by the specific physical characteristics described. American Robins, Blue Jays, and Cardinals do not match the description provided.

5. What is the distinguishing characteristic of a House Sparrow?

Mallard Duck

European Starling

American Robin

The House Sparrow can be identified by the characteristics: Males have a black throat, white cheek, chestnut nape, gray crown, and a white stripe on wing. Females are plainer with a dull eye stripe behind the eye and a single bold wing bar.

Explanation

The House Sparrow can be identified by the characteristics: Males have a black throat, white cheek, chestnut nape, gray crown, and a white stripe on wing. Females are plainer with a dull eye stripe behind the eye and a single bold wing bar.

6. What bird species is described as having a very large, purple-glossed male and a brown female with dark brown on top and softer brown below, both having yellow eyes?

Great-Tailed Grackle Male: very large, purple-glossed Female: brown; dark brown on top with softer brown below Yellow eyes for both sexes

American Robin

Mallard Duck

Northern Cardinal

The Great-Tailed Grackle is characterized by its specific physical features including the purple-glossed male and brown female with yellow eyes. The other bird species mentioned have different physical characteristics and do not match the description provided.

Explanation

The Great-Tailed Grackle is characterized by its specific physical features including the purple-glossed male and brown female with yellow eyes. The other bird species mentioned have different physical characteristics and do not match the description provided.