Audubon Adventures - Birds on the Move Quiz

What does migrate mean in the animal world?

• To hunt for food

• To hibernate during winter

• To move from one region to another in a regular cycle

• To stay in one place all year round

Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as a migratory species?

• Butterflies

• Bison

• Lions

• Whales

How do some birds complete their migration?

• By hitching rides with other animals

• By walking

• In one flight, without stopping

• By swimming

What are flyways?

• Birds that fly away from their group

• Nests located high in the sky

• Main routes many migrating birds follow

• Special feathers that help birds fly long distances

Which flyway is NOT one of the main routes in North America?

• Pacific Flyway

• Rocky Mountain Flyway

• Central Flyway

• Atlantic Flyway

What is an amazing feat of the Bar-headed Goose?

• It can fly backwards

• It can change colors

• It can dive underwater for 10 minutes

• It regularly flies over the highest mountains

How far can the Arctic Tern fly in a year?

• Up to 60,000 miles

• Up to 10,000 miles

• Up to 5,000 miles

• Up to 25,000 miles

What is the maximum speed of the Great Snipe?

• 40 miles per hour

• 60 miles per hour

• 25 miles per hour

• 10 miles per hour

How long can the Bar-tailed Godwit fly over water without stopping?

• For two days

• For six days

• For eight days

• For four days

What challenges do migrating birds face?

• High winds, big storms, predators, and habitat loss

• Finding enough food

• Learning to fly

• Avoiding airplanes