Q21. What is the term for the seasonal movement of birds from one region to another?
A) Hibernation
B) Migration
C) Dispersal
D) Translocation
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Correct Answer: B) Migration
Explanation: Bird migration is the regular seasonal movement undertaken by many species of birds for breeding, feeding, or climate reasons.
Q22. Which bird is known for its distinctive black and white plumage and orange beak?
A) Puffin
B) Penguin
C) Magpie
D) Oystercatcher
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Correct Answer: A) Puffin
Explanation: The puffin is known for its black and white plumage and brightly colored beak, especially during the breeding season.
Q23. What is the primary diet of a penguin?
A) Insects
B) Seeds
C) Fish
D) Berries
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Correct Answer: C) Fish
Explanation: Penguins primarily feed on fish, as well as other marine life such as squid and krill.
Q24. Which bird is known for its impressive diving ability to catch fish?
A) Pelican
B) Cormorant
C) Kingfisher
D) Gannet
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Correct Answer: D) Gannet
Explanation: Gannets are known for their high-speed dives into the ocean to catch fish, plunging from heights of up to 100 feet.
Q25. What is the term for a baby swan?
A) Duckling
B) Gosling
C) Cygnet
D) Chick
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Correct Answer: C) Cygnet
Explanation: A baby swan is called a cygnet, derived from the Latin word for swan, “cygnus.”
Q26. Which bird is known for its unique ability to walk up and down tree trunks?
A) Woodpecker
B) Nuthatch
C) Treecreeper
D) Wood Warbler
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Correct Answer: B) Nuthatch
Explanation: Nuthatches have the unique ability to walk both up and down tree trunks, unlike most birds that can only go upwards.
Q27. What is the primary function of the crest on a cockatoo’s head?
A) Protection
B) Attraction
C) Sensory perception
D) Heat regulation
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Correct Answer: B) Attraction
Explanation: The crest on a cockatoo’s head is used for communication and attraction, especially during courtship displays.
Q28. Which bird is known for its “drumming” sound produced by rapid pecking on a tree?
A) Woodpecker
B) Drummer Bird
C) Flicker
D) Sapsucker
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Correct Answer: A) Woodpecker
Explanation: Woodpeckers are known for their drumming sound, which is created by pecking rapidly on trees to communicate and mark territory.
Q29. What is the term for a group of crows?
A) Murder
B) Flock
C) Parliament
D) Clowder
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Correct Answer: A) Murder
Explanation: A group of crows is called a murder, a term that dates back to at least the 15th century.
Q30. Which bird is known for its ability to mimic human speech?
A) Parrot
B) Myna
C) Starling
D) Raven
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Correct Answer: A) Parrot
Explanation: Parrots are well-known for their ability to mimic human speech and other sounds, a trait that has made them popular pets.