Blue Footed Booby Quiz: How Well Do You Know About This Marine Blue Bird?

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Blue Footed Booby Quiz: How Well Do You Know About This Marine Blue Bird? - Quiz

Blue-footed Bobby is a marine bird, called blue-footed because of its blue foot. It can be found from the Gulf of California down along the western coasts of Central and South America down to Peru. Take this quiz to examine and let you know how much you know about blue-footed Bobby.

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1.

The blue-footed booby wingspan is up to how many foot?
- A.
  
  1 foot
- B.
  
  2 feet
- C.
  
  5 feet
- D.
  
  7 feet
Correct Answer
C. 5 feet

Explanation
The blue-footed booby has a wingspan of up to 5 feet.

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2.

One to two chicks are hatched from how many eggs?
- A.
  
  1 to 3 eggs
- B.
  
  2 to 3 eggs
- C.
  
  5 eggs
- D.
  
  4 eggs
Correct Answer
A. 1 to 3 eggs

Explanation
The correct answer is 1 to 3 eggs because the question asks how many chicks are hatched from a certain number of eggs. Since not all eggs may successfully hatch, it is possible for only one chick to hatch from one egg, or for up to three chicks to hatch from three eggs.

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3.

The blue-footed booby incubation period is up to how many days?
- A.
  
  21 to 25 days
- B.
  
  31 to 35 days
- C.
  
  41 to 45 days
- D.
  
  51 to 55 days
Correct Answer
C. 41 to 45 days

Explanation
The blue-footed booby has an incubation period of 41 to 45 days. During this time, the female booby will sit on the eggs to keep them warm until they hatch. This period is crucial for the development of the eggs and the growth of the embryos inside. The longer incubation period allows for proper development and ensures that the chicks are ready to hatch and survive in their environment.

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4.

Blue-footed Bobby breeding cycle occurring in which distance of month?
- A.
  
  8 to 9 months
- B.
  
  5 to 6 months
- C.
  
  7 to 12 months
- D.
  
  10 to 11 months
Correct Answer
A. 8 to 9 months

Explanation
Blue-footed boobies have a breeding cycle that occurs every 8 to 9 months. This means that after successfully breeding and raising their chicks, they will take a break for about 8 to 9 months before starting the breeding process again. This cycle allows them to rest and replenish their energy before investing it into another breeding season.

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5.

Males start breeding when they are how many years old?
- A.
  
  1 to 6 years old
- B.
  
  2 to 6 years old
- C.
  
  3 to 7 years old
- D.
  
  1 to 4 years old
Correct Answer
B. 2 to 6 years old

Explanation
Males start breeding when they are 2 to 6 years old. This means that they can begin reproducing anytime within this age range. It is important for males to reach sexual maturity before they can successfully breed and produce offspring.

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6.

Female blue-footed booby start breeding when they are how many years old?
- A.
  
  1 year old
- B.
  
  1 to 4 years old
- C.
  
  1 to 6 years old
- D.
  
  2 to 4 years old
Correct Answer
C. 1 to 6 years old

Explanation
Female blue-footed booby birds start breeding when they are between 1 to 6 years old. This means that they can begin breeding as early as 1 year old or as late as 6 years old.

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7.

Which of these bobbies has the closes relationship to blue-footed booby?
- A.
  
  Red-footed booby
- B.
  
  Brown bobby
- C.
  
  Nazca booby
- D.
  
  Peruvian booby
Correct Answer
D. Peruvian booby

Explanation
The Peruvian booby has the closest relationship to the blue-footed booby because they are both species of boobies and belong to the same genus, Sula. They share similar physical characteristics and behaviors, such as their distinctive blue feet and their preference for coastal habitats. Additionally, both species can be found in the same regions along the Pacific coast of South America, further indicating their close relationship.

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8.

The blue-footed booby was described by the naturalist Alphonse Milne-Edwards in what year?
- A.
  
  1880
- B.
  
  1881
- C.
  
  1882
- D.
  
  1883
Correct Answer
C. 1882

Explanation
The blue-footed booby was described by the naturalist Alphonse Milne-Edwards in the year 1882.

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9.

The blue-footed booby usually lay up to how many eggs at a time?
- A.
  
  1 to2
- B.
  
  2 to 3
- C.
  
  1 to 3
- D.
  
  2 to 4
Correct Answer
C. 1 to 3

Explanation
The blue-footed booby usually lays 1 to 3 eggs at a time.

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10.

Blue-footed Bobby is one of the genus "Sula", they are how many in their genus?
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  8
- D.
  
  10
Correct Answer
B. 6

Explanation
Blue-footed Bobby is a member of the genus "Sula". The question is asking for the number of individuals in their genus. The correct answer is 6, indicating that there are six individuals in the genus "Sula".

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