Migratory Shorebirds Quiz

What is the primary purpose of Australian wetlands for migratory shorebirds?

• Breeding grounds

• Feeding grounds

• Nesting sites

• Resting areas

Which two locations are mentioned as important staging areas for shorebirds in Australia?

• Sydney and Melbourne

• Roebuck Bay and Eighty Mile Beach

• Brisbane and Perth

• Adelaide and Darwin

What percentage of their body weight do young birds increase before migration?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Which countries are mentioned as non-breeding areas for migratory shorebirds?

• India and China

• Indonesia and Papua New Guinea

• Brazil and Argentina

• South Africa and Kenya

What is important for migratory shorebirds to have along their journey?

• Large nests

• Suitable habitat

• High altitudes

• Warm temperatures

What should you avoid doing when observing shorebirds in Roebuck Bay?

• Feeding them

• Disturbing them

• Photographing them

• Counting them

What is the East Asian—Australasian Flyway (EAAF)?

• A migratory path for birds between the Arctic and Australia

• A highway connecting Asia and Australia

• A shipping route in the Pacific Ocean

• A railway system in Asia

Which birds are mentioned as critically endangered along the EAAF?

• Eastern Curlew and Great Knot

• Black-tailed Godwit and Bar-tailed Godwit

• Albatross and Penguin

• Sparrow and Robin

What is the significance of the Cobourg Peninsula in the Northern Territory?

• It was designated as the world’s first Wetland of International Importance by Australia

• It is the largest city in Australia

• It is a famous tourist destination

• It is a major industrial hub

How do leg flags help scientists?

• By providing information about bird routes and distances

• By predicting weather patterns

• By identifying new species

• By measuring bird intelligence