World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids--12/26--Birds

2.

Who/What is the most responsible for birds becoming extinct?
- Sun
- Dinosaurs
- People
Correct Answer

A. People

Explanation

In the last 300 years, more than 125 kinds of birds have died out. These birds are now extinct. People are responsible for much of the disappearance of birds.

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3.

The largest living bird is the ______________.
- Ostrich
- Albatross
- Pelican
Correct Answer

A. Ostrich

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. The largest bird that ever lived was the elephant bird, which died out hundreds of years ago.

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4.

Why do birds migrate?
- Practice long distance flying
- Need a change of scenery
- To obtain food during season change
Correct Answer

A. To obtain food during season change

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.

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5.

Birds are _________.
- Warm-blooded
- Cold-blooded
- No-blooded
Correct Answer

A. Warm-blooded

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.

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6.

Which is NOT a reason birds build nests?
- Place to lay their eggs.
- Place to sleep.
- Place to protect their young.
Correct Answer

A. Place to sleep.

Explanation

A nest is built by animals. It is a place they use to lay their eggs or give birth to their babies, and then to protect their young. Most birds build nests.

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7.

How to birds clean their feathers?
- Molting
- Preening
- Licking
Correct Answer

A. 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.

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8.

Which bird does not have a voice?
- Bluebird
- Penguin
- Pelican
Correct Answer

A. Pelican

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.

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9.

What are the two main types of feathers that birds have?
- Long and short
- Wide and thin
- Big and little
Correct Answer

A. Long and short

Explanation

Birds have two main kinds of feathers. One kind is long. These feathers grow only in certain areas of a bird's body, but 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.

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10.

Of the following, which bird can NOT fly?
- Hummingbird
- Kiwi
- Loon
Correct Answer

A. Hummingbird

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

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World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids--12/26--birds

What do all birds have in common?

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Who/What is the most responsible for birds becoming extinct?

The largest living bird is the ______________.

Why do birds migrate?

Birds are _________.

Which is NOT a reason birds build nests?

How to birds clean their feathers?

Which bird does not have a voice?

What are the two main types of feathers that birds have?

Of the following, which bird can NOT fly?