Michigan Bird Identification Quiz

The Downy Woodpecker is known for its small size, preference for shrubs and bushes, and smaller bill. While the American Goldfinch, Northern Cardinal, and House Sparrow are common backyard birds, they do not match the specific characteristics described in the question.

The correct answer is the red-breasted nuthatch, which is a small songbird known for its distinctive red breast and blue-gray upperparts.

The white-breasted nuthatch is a small bird known for its distinct coloring and behavior. While the other options are types of birds, they are not specifically known for being white-breasted nuthatches.

The blue jay is easily recognizable due to its blue coloration and noisy calls, while the cardinal, robin, and sparrow have different physical characteristics and calls.

The hairy woodpecker is known for its size, bill shape, and habitat preferences.

The Tufted Titmouse is a small songbird found in North America known for its distinct tuft of feathers on its head. The Blue Jay, Cardinal, and Chickadee are other common birds but not the correct answer to this question.

The correct answer is Northern cardinal male, easily identifiable by its vibrant red plumage.

The image shows a female northern cardinal, characterized by its red crest and wings, contrasting with its brown body. Blue jays, American robins, and Eastern bluebirds look distinctively different from a female northern cardinal.

The Black-capped Chickadee is a small North American songbird known for its distinctive black cap and bib, white cheeks, and gray back. It is a common visitor to bird feeders and is recognized for its cheerful call.

The goldfinch is a small songbird known for its distinctive bright yellow and black plumage.

The correct answer, the purple finch, can be identified by its distinctive plumage and markings. The other options are well-known bird species, but they do not match the characteristics shown in the image.

The correct answer is house finch, which is a small bird with a red patch on its head and brown streaks on its body. Blue jays, cardinals, and robins are other common bird species that can easily be mistaken for house finches.

The correct answer is house sparrow (male) because of its distinctive coloring and markings compared to the incorrect options provided.

The image shows a female house sparrow, characterized by its brown and gray plumage. Pigeons, robins, and blue jays have distinctive features that differentiate them from the house sparrow.