8. Parrots

What is language made of?

• Sounds and body language

• Words and sentences

• Flocks and families

• Imitation and copying

Which birds can imitate human sounds?

• Parrots and songbirds

• Parakeets and crows

• Mynahs and starlings

• Cockatoos and African greys

Why do birds need to know the sounds made by other animals?

• To communicate with humans

• To scare away predators

• To sound smart and appealing

• To identify their family and flock

What makes birds good imitators?

• Strong muscles and good memory

• Being social and helpful

• Learning from humans and other birds

• Having a large vocabulary

Which birds can learn hundreds of words?

• Parakeets and crows

• Mynahs and starlings

• Cockatoos and African greys

• Parrots and songbirds

What did Alex the grey parrot learn?

• Over 100 different words

• To ask for objects

• To communicate with humans

• All of the above

What is special about human language?

• Using words to communicate

• Taking multiple ideas together

• Repeating human words

• Training by humans

Can animals use language like humans?

• Yes, they can use words and sentences

• No, they can only imitate sounds

• Yes, but they communicate differently

• No, they cannot communicate at all

What is the main difference between animal communication and human language?

• The use of words

• The complexity of thoughts

• The ability to imitate sounds

• The training by humans

Who is the target audience for this quiz?

• Grade 5 students

• Bird enthusiasts

• Language experts

• Nature lovers