Birds quizz

Which bird lays the largest eggs?

• Cassowary

• Flamingo

• Ostrich

• Hummingbird

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Ostrich because it lays the largest eggs among the given bird options.

How many limbs does a bird have?

• 2

• 6

• 4

• 0

Answer explanation

A bird has 4 limbs, consisting of two wings and two legs. Therefore, the correct answer is 4.

Are birds mammals?

• yes

• no

Answer explanation

Birds are not mammals because they belong to the class Aves, while mammals belong to the class Mammalia.

What type of bird has eyes that are bigger than its brain?

• Pigeon

• Ostrich

• Chicken

• Eagle

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Ostrich because it is a type of bird that has eyes larger than its brain, making it unique among birds.

How long does it take a bird to hatch its eggs?

• 120 days

• 4 to 8 months

• 3 months

• 10 to 30 days

Answer explanation

Birds typically take 10 to 30 days to hatch their eggs, making the correct answer choice '10 to 30 days'.

The smallest eggs are being laid by what type of bird?

• the condor

• the ostrich

• the hummingbird

• the kiwi

Answer explanation

The smallest eggs are being laid by the hummingbird, making it the correct choice out of the given options.

A bird is a _________ blooded animal?

• warm

• cold

• temperate

• purple

Answer explanation

A bird is a warm blooded animal because it can regulate its body temperature internally, unlike cold-blooded animals that rely on external sources for warmth.

Animals that lay eggs are best referred to as : ______________

• mammals

• egglians

• oviparous

• eggborn

Answer explanation

Animals that lay eggs are best referred to as 'oviparous' because they reproduce by laying eggs rather than giving birth to live young.

What type of bones does a bird have?

• Thin and hollow bones. This makes them lightweight.

• Thick and solid bones. This makes them lightweight.

• Translucid and flexible bones. This makes them heavyweight.

• Thin and heavy bones. This makes them fly faster.

Answer explanation

Birds have thin and hollow bones, making them lightweight for flight.

How long do birds sleep?

• On average some birds sleep 1 hours

• On average some birds sleep 16 hours

• On average some birds sleep 8 hours

• On average some birds sleep 12 hours

Answer explanation

Birds sleep an average of 12 hours, making the statement 'On average some birds sleep 12 hours' the correct choice.