Bird Quiz

Great horned owl at Isle Royale National Park

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Birds of all shapes and sizes can be found almost anywhere from national parks to your own neighborhood. Spot or listen for them overhead, on the ground, in the water, on rock faces, and atop buildings. Learn more about birds and check for birding events in national park near you.

Test your bird expertise with our Bird Quiz! Answer each question and check if you guessed correctly using the dropdown menus.

Q1: What is the largest bird in national parks?

A: Bald Eagle, B: California Condor, C: Golden Eagle, D: Osprey

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B: California Condor (9-foot wingspan)

Q2: What bird can fly backwards?

A: Hummingbird, B: California Quail, C: Baltimore Oriole, C: Gray Jay

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A: Hummingbird

Q3: Which bird makes this sound?

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  Sound recording of one of the birds below.
  Audio Transcript

  ]Ptarmigan bird call]

A: Red-footed Booby, B: Ptarmigan, C:Tufted Puffin, D: Pine Grosbeak

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B: Ptarmigan

Q4: What is a group of owls called?

A: Gaggle, B: Brood, C: Congress, D: Parliament

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D: Parliament

Q5: Which is the fastest bird?

A: Sharp-shinned hawk, B: Red-tailed Hawk, C: Peregrine Falcon, D: Osprey

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C:Peregrine falcon (up to 200 mph)

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