World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids--11/19--birds

1. The largest living bird is the ______________.

Ostrich

Albatross

Pelican

The smallest bird is the bee hummingbird, which grows only about 2 inches (5 centimeters) long. The largest living bird is the ostrich, which may grow up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) tall.

Explanation

The smallest bird is the bee hummingbird, which grows only about 2 inches (5 centimeters) long. The largest living bird is the ostrich, which may grow up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) tall.

2. What do all birds have in common?

They can fly.

They have teeth.

They have wings.

Birds are animals with feathers. They are the only animals that have them. Some birds have brightly colored feathers to help them attract mates. Others have dull colors that help them blend in with their surroundings. All birds have wings.

Explanation

Birds are animals with feathers. They are the only animals that have them. Some birds have brightly colored feathers to help them attract mates. Others have dull colors that help them blend in with their surroundings. All birds have wings.

3. Of the following, which bird can NOT fly?

Hummingbird

Kiwi

Loon

Birds move from one place to another chiefly by flying. Only a few kinds cannot fly. Some of these flightless birds are cassowaries, emus, kiwis, ostriches, rheas, and penguins

Explanation

Birds move from one place to another chiefly by flying. Only a few kinds cannot fly. Some of these flightless birds are cassowaries, emus, kiwis, ostriches, rheas, and penguins

4. What is the main cause of bird extinctions?

Sunlight

Dinosaurs

People

More than 100 kinds of birds have died out in the last 300 years. These birds are now extinct. People are now responsible for most bird extinctions.

Explanation

More than 100 kinds of birds have died out in the last 300 years. These birds are now extinct. People are now responsible for most bird extinctions.

5. Why do birds migrate?

Practice long distance flying

Need a change of scenery

To obtain food during season change

In many parts of the world, the foods that birds eat become scarce during certain seasons of the year. Many birds, such as insect eaters, would starve if they had to remain in such places through the unfavorable season. This situation is especially true of regions with cold, snowy winters. The majority of birds that nest in these regions migrate to warmer climates in fall.

Explanation

In many parts of the world, the foods that birds eat become scarce during certain seasons of the year. Many birds, such as insect eaters, would starve if they had to remain in such places through the unfavorable season. This situation is especially true of regions with cold, snowy winters. The majority of birds that nest in these regions migrate to warmer climates in fall.

6. Which is NOT a reason birds build nests?

Place to lay their eggs.

Place to live with friendly animals.

Place to protect their young.

Most birds build nests. They lay their eggs in the nest. After the eggs hatch, the nest helps to protect the young.

Explanation

Most birds build nests. They lay their eggs in the nest. After the eggs hatch, the nest helps to protect the young.

7. How do birds clean their feathers?

Licking

Preening

Vacuuming

A bird cares for its feathers chiefly by cleaning and smoothing them with its beak, a process called preening. A bird uses its feet to preen its head and other hard-to-reach parts. Most birds oil their feathers while preening.

Explanation

A bird cares for its feathers chiefly by cleaning and smoothing them with its beak, a process called preening. A bird uses its feet to preen its head and other hard-to-reach parts. Most birds oil their feathers while preening.

8. Birds are cold-blooded.

True

False

Like mammals, and unlike amphibians and reptiles, birds are warm-blooded—that is, their body temperature always remains about the same, even if the temperature of their surroundings changes.

Explanation

Like mammals, and unlike amphibians and reptiles, birds are warm-blooded—that is, their body temperature always remains about the same, even if the temperature of their surroundings changes.

9. What are the two main types of bird feathers?

Flight and down

Wide and thin

Wiry and smooth

Birds have two main kinds of feathers. One kind is the long flight feathers. These feathers grow only in certain areas of a bird's body, but they fan out to cover almost all of the bird. The other kind of feather is short, soft, and fluffy. It grows all over the bird's body. This kind of feather is called down.

Explanation

Birds have two main kinds of feathers. One kind is the long flight feathers. These feathers grow only in certain areas of a bird's body, but they fan out to cover almost all of the bird. The other kind of feather is short, soft, and fluffy. It grows all over the bird's body. This kind of feather is called down.

10. Which bird does NOT have a voice?

Bluebird

Penguin

Pelican

Nearly all birds have a voice. A bird uses its voice to call or sing or to imitate sounds. A bird may call when it is hungry or wants to warn other birds of danger. Some birds sing to attract another bird. A few kinds of birds have no voice. They include pelicans and some kinds of storks.

Explanation

Nearly all birds have a voice. A bird uses its voice to call or sing or to imitate sounds. A bird may call when it is hungry or wants to warn other birds of danger. Some birds sing to attract another bird. A few kinds of birds have no voice. They include pelicans and some kinds of storks.