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Kids Quiz (Answers) from Newsletter Nov/Dec 2005
Q. What is an Ornithologist?
A. An Ornithologist is a scientist that studies birds. James Audubon was
a famous Ornithologist.
Q. Name three food sources of Hummingbirds.
A. Plant nectar, sugar water and small insects.
Q. Name the fastest flying bird.
A. The fastest flying bird is the Peregrine Falcon, which can reach
speeds of up to 198 miles per hour as it swoops out of the sky to attack
other birds. However, the fastest bird in level flight is the Eider
duck, with speeds over 47 miles per hour.
Q. What are talons used for?
A. Birds of prey have sharp claws, called talons, on their feet, which
are used to catch and kill other animals. A Golden eagle has talons.
Q. Do all birds migrate?
A. No. Some birds have adapted to living in the same area year round.
The
conditions must be right and a food source available.
Q. Why do some birds fly in V-formation?
A. Some birds, including Geese, migrate in V-formations. This saves
energy for the whole flock. The leading bird creates a slipstream that
pulls along the bird behind it and carries right to the tail of the
formation, so that each bird, except the leader gets help from the bird
in front. Each bird will take its turn to be the leader so that no bird
becomes exhausted.
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