Identifying Birds of Ohio: A Visual Quiz

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1. What is the name of this bird?

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The correct name of this bird is the Savannah Sparrow, which is a small species of American sparrow known for its distinctive markings and habitat preferences.

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Identifying Birds Of Ohio: A Visual Quiz - Quiz

Explore the diverse avian population of Ohio through engaging visuals and identification challenges. This educational tool enhances your knowledge of bird species native to Ohio, focusing on their appearance and common names, fostering a deeper understanding of regional wildlife.

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2. What is the name of this bird species?

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The correct answer is Song Sparrow, known for its melodious singing and distinctive streaked plumage.

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3. What bird is known for its loud and melodious song?

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House Wren is known for its distinctive song that is both loud and melodious, often heard in forests and wooded areas.

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4. What bird species is known for its red cap and black beak?

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The Chipping Sparrow is a small bird with a distinctive red cap and black beak, making it easily recognizable among other bird species. The American Robin, Northern Cardinal, and Eastern Bluebird do not share these specific physical characteristics.

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5. What bird species is known for its crest of feathers and yellow-tipped tail?

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The Cedar Waxwing is commonly recognized by its unique crest of feathers and bright yellow-tipped tail. While Blue Jays, Cardinals, and Robins are also common bird species, they do not possess these specific visual characteristics.

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6. What type of bird is known for its red breast and distinctive song?

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The American Robin is named for its red breast and well-known for its melodious song.

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7. What bird has a flute-like song that echoes through the woods?

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The Wood Thrush is known for its distinctive flute-like song that can be heard echoing through the forests. While the American Robin, Eastern Bluebird, and Northern Cardinal all have beautiful songs, none of them have a flute-like quality quite like the Wood Thrush.

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8. What bird species is known for its distinct flute-like song and spotted breast?

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Swainson's Thrush is a migratory songbird known for its beautiful flute-like song and distinctive spotted breast. American Robin, Eastern Bluebird, and Northern Mockingbird are also common bird species but do not fit the description provided.

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9. Which bird species is known for its golden-crowned appearance?

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The Golden-crowned kinglet is a small songbird known for its distinctive golden-colored crown, while the Red-tailed hawk, American robin, and Mallard duck have different physical characteristics and do not display a golden-crowned appearance.

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10. What is the name of the small bird known for its red plumage and cheerful song?

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The House Finch is a common bird known for its red plumage and cheerful song. While the American Goldfinch and Cardinal also have red plumage, they are distinct species. The Chickadee, on the other hand, is a small black-capped bird known for its distinctive call.

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11. What is the name of the bird known for its raspberry coloration and beautiful song?

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The Purple Finch is known for its raspberry coloration and beautiful song, making it a popular sight in North America.

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12. What is the state bird of Iowa?

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The American Goldfinch was designated as the state bird of Iowa in 1933 due to its abundance in the state and vibrant yellow color. The other options are not the official state bird of Iowa.

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13. What is the name of the bird known for its cat-like call and gray coloring?

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The Gray Catbird is a species of perching bird native to North America. It gets its name from its cat-like call and its predominantly gray plumage.

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14. What is the name of the brightly colored North American songbird with a striking black-and-orange plumage?

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The Blackburnian Warbler is known for its vibrant color combination of black and orange, making it easily recognizable amongst North American songbirds.

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15. What bird species is known for its bright yellow plumage and sweet song?

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The Yellow Warbler is a small songbird with bright yellow plumage and a distinctive sweet song. While Blue Jays, Cardinals, and Robins are also commonly found birds, they do not have the same characteristics as the Yellow Warbler.

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16. What is the name of the bird with an oven-like nest on the ground?

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The Oven Bird is a small bird known for its distinctive nest on the ground that resembles an oven.

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17. What bird species is known for its distinctive red-orange sides and black head?

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The Rufous-sided Towhee is a bird species known for its red-orange sides and black head, making it easily identifiable in the wild. The other options provided are popular bird species, but they do not have the same distinctive coloration as the Rufous-sided Towhee.

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18. What bird is famously known for its bright red plumage and black wings?

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The Scarlett Tanager stands out with its bright red plumage and distinctive black wings, making it a well-known bird among birdwatchers.

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19. What bird species is known for laying eggs in the nests of other bird species for them to raise?

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The Brown-headed Cowbird is known for practicing a behavior called brood parasitism where they lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species, relying on them to raise their young.

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20. What bird is commonly known as the Baltimore (Northern) Oriole?

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The Baltimore Oriole is a small blackbird with bright orange plumage, native to North America. It is the state bird of Maryland and is often associated with the colors of the Baltimore Orioles baseball team.

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21. What bird species is known for its distinctive red and yellow markings on its wings?

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The Red-winged Blackbird is easily recognizable by its red and yellow markings on its wings, while the American Robin, Northern Cardinal, and Eastern Bluebird do not have these distinctive markings.

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22. What is the common name for Quiscalus quiscula?

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The correct answer is the Common Grackle, as Quiscalus quiscula is the scientific name for this bird species.

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23. What bird species is known for its distinctive red eyes?

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The Red-eyed Vireo is a small songbird found in North America, known for its red eyes and distinctive song. The American Robin, Mallard Duck, and Bald Eagle do not have red eyes as a distinguishing feature.

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24. What bird is known for its distinctive rose-colored breast?

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The Rose-breasted Grosbeak is known for its striking rose-colored breast, while the American Robin, Northern Cardinal, and Scarlet Tanager are other species of birds with different features.

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25. What is the name of the bird species known for its yellow rump?

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The Yellow Rumped Warbler is a bird species known for its yellow rump feathers, distinguishing it from other bird species.

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26. What bird species is known for its vibrant blue coloration and is commonly found in North America?

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The Indigo Bunting is a small songbird known for its brilliant blue feathers. While American Robins, Eastern Bluebirds, and Northern Cardinals are also common birds in North America, they do not have the same vibrant blue coloration as the Indigo Bunting.

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27. Which bird is known for its distinctive song that sounds like a flute?

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While all of these birds are known for their unique calls, the Eastern Meadowlark is specifically known for its flute-like song.

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28. What is the most common type of bird found in urban areas?

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The House Sparrow is known to be the most common type of bird found in urban areas as they thrive in human environments and are adaptable to city life. Pigeons, Seagulls, and Crows are also commonly seen in urban areas but are not as prevalent as House Sparrows.

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29. What is the name of the bird species often identified by its bright yellow underparts and black streaks?

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The Magnolia Warbler is a small New World warbler that breeds in the northern forests of North America. It is known for its bright yellow underparts and distinctive black streaks on its face and breast.

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30. What bird is commonly known as the 'snowbird'?

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The Dark-eyed Junco is often called the 'snowbird' due to its appearance during the winter months in snowy areas.

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What is the name of this bird?
What is the name of this bird species?
What bird is known for its loud and melodious song?
What bird species is known for its red cap and black beak?
What bird species is known for its crest of feathers and yellow-tipped...
What type of bird is known for its red breast and distinctive song?
What bird has a flute-like song that echoes through the woods?
What bird species is known for its distinct flute-like song and...
Which bird species is known for its golden-crowned appearance?
What is the name of the small bird known for its red plumage and...
What is the name of the bird known for its raspberry coloration and...
What is the state bird of Iowa?
What is the name of the bird known for its cat-like call and gray...
What is the name of the brightly colored North American songbird with...
What bird species is known for its bright yellow plumage and sweet...
What is the name of the bird with an oven-like nest on the ground?
What bird species is known for its distinctive red-orange sides and...
What bird is famously known for its bright red plumage and black...
What bird species is known for laying eggs in the nests of other bird...
What bird is commonly known as the Baltimore (Northern) Oriole?
What bird species is known for its distinctive red and yellow markings...
What is the common name for Quiscalus quiscula?
What bird species is known for its distinctive red eyes?
What bird is known for its distinctive rose-colored breast?
What is the name of the bird species known for its yellow rump?
What bird species is known for its vibrant blue coloration and is...
Which bird is known for its distinctive song that sounds like a flute?
What is the most common type of bird found in urban areas?
What is the name of the bird species often identified by its bright...
What bird is commonly known as the 'snowbird'?
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