Tropical Birds

What is the main purpose of the beautifully colored and textured feathers of male birds of paradise?

• To keep themselves warm

• To protect themselves from predators

• To attract mates

• To help them fly faster

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What is one of the ways male birds of paradise attract females?

• Displaying bright colors and patterns

• Hunting for food

• Building nests

• Singing loudly at night

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How do female birds of paradise choose their mates?

• Based on the most attention-grabbing colors, moves, and voices

• Based on the male's ability to build a nest

• Based on the size of the male bird

• Based on the number of feathers the male has

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What is the most curious feature of the male Wilson's bird of paradise?

• The size of its wings

• The color of its beak

• The length of its legs

• The two thin silver feathers that extend from its tail and curl in opposite directions

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What is the color of the back of the neck of the male Wilson's bird of paradise?

• Emerald green

• Vermilion

• Turquoise blue

• Bright yellow

What is the sound of the call of a male Wilson's bird of paradise compared to?

• A doorbell

• A car alarm

• A whistle

• A phone ringing

What does the male Wilson's bird of paradise do to impress a female during the mating process?

• Hunts for food

• Builds a nest

• Displays his throat feathers, which expand into a disc around his neck

• Sings loudly at night

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Where are over 40 species of birds of paradise spread across?

• North America

• South America

• New Guinea, its nearby islands, and eastern Australia

• Africa

What is the color of the feathers of female birds of paradise?

• Brown

• Vermilion

• Bright yellow

• Turquoise blue

What is the only function of the decorative features of male birds of paradise according to bird experts?

• To attract mates

• To protect themselves from predators

• To keep themselves warm

• To help them fly faster

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