Find Out Some Interesting Facts About Blue Footed Booby

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Find Out Some Interesting Facts About Blue Footed Booby - Quiz

The natural breeding habitats of the blue-footed booby are the tropical and subtropical islands of the Pacific Ocean. It can as well be found from the Gulf of California down along the western coasts of Central and South America down to Peru. This short quiz has been prepared to test your knowledge on this type of marine bird.

Questions and Answers

1.

What's the speed at which they hit water on sighting their prey?
- A.
  
  97 km/h
- B.
  
  89 km/h
- C.
  
  75 km/h
- D.
  
  95 km/h
Correct Answer
A. 97 km/h
2.

Which of the following is false?
- A.
  
  The male has a proportionally larger tail
- B.
  
  The male can fish in shallow and deep waters
- C.
  
  The male carries more food
- D.
  
  The female has a larger pupil
Correct Answer
C. The male carries more food

Explanation
The given statement "The male carries more food" is false. This is because there is no information provided in the question that suggests that the male carries more food. The other statements can be inferred from the question, such as the male having a larger tail, the male being able to fish in shallow and deep waters, and the female having a larger pupil.

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3.

The female faces which of the following while nesting?
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Downstream
- C.
  
  The sun
- D.
  
  The moon
Correct Answer
C. The sun

Explanation
Female birds often face the challenge of nesting in a location that provides adequate sunlight for warmth and incubation of their eggs. The sun is crucial for maintaining the right temperature for the eggs to develop and hatch successfully. Therefore, female birds need to consider the position of the sun when selecting a nesting site.

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4.

Which of the following is common amongst boobies?
- A.
  
  Bigamy
- B.
  
  Polyandry
- C.
  
  Polygamy
- D.
  
  Suicide
Correct Answer
A. Bigamy

Explanation
Boobies are a type of seabird, and the correct answer, bigamy, refers to the practice of being married to two people simultaneously. This is common amongst certain species of boobies, such as the blue-footed booby, where males may have multiple mates. The other options, polyandry and polygamy, also refer to multiple partners, but they are not specifically common amongst boobies. Suicide is unrelated to the behavior of boobies.

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5.

The feet of baby boobies are of what colour?
- A.
  
  Deep brown
- B.
  
  Grey
- C.
  
  Black
- D.
  
  Light blue
Correct Answer
C. Black

Explanation
The correct answer is black. Baby boobies, which are seabirds, have black feet.

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6.

It usually lays how many eggs at a time?
- A.
  
  1-5
- B.
  
  2-3
- C.
  
  1-3
- D.
  
  2-4
Correct Answer
C. 1-3

Explanation
The correct answer is 1-3. This suggests that the creature being referred to typically lays a range of 1 to 3 eggs at a time.

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7.

The female wingspan measures up to what?
- A.
  
  4ft
- B.
  
  5ft
- C.
  
  7ft
- D.
  
  8ft
Correct Answer
B. 5ft

Explanation
The female wingspan measures up to 5ft. This means that the wingspan of female birds or insects can reach a length of 5ft from one wingtip to the other.

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8.

The blueish color of the feet is a result of what?
- A.
  
  Diet
- B.
  
  Mutation
- C.
  
  Cross breeding
- D.
  
  Habitat
Correct Answer
A. Diet

Explanation
The blueish color of the feet is a result of diet.

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9.

What age does the male start breeding?
- A.
  
  1-6 years
- B.
  
  2-6 years
- C.
  
  1-9 years
- D.
  
  2-9 years
Correct Answer
B. 2-6 years

Explanation
Male breeding age typically starts between 2-6 years. This is the age range when males reach sexual maturity and are physically capable of reproducing. It is important for males to reach a certain level of maturity before breeding to ensure successful reproduction and healthy offspring.

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10.

How far can they go below water surface?
- A.
  
  25m
- B.
  
  20m
- C.
  
  45m
- D.
  
  15m
Correct Answer
A. 25m

Explanation
They can go up to a depth of 25m below the water surface.

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