CLASS 03 - Migratory Bird Species at Quito Airport Pond

What is the general objective of the pond at Quito airport?

• Support resident birds

• Study water pollution

• Understand the importance of the pond in the ecosystem

• Create an amusement park

What type of birds can be found in the pond of Quito airport?

• Migratory and resident birds

• Companion birds

• Farm birds

• Game birds

What characteristic does the pond at Quito airport have?

• Covers about 10 hectares

• It is a saltwater pond

• It is located in the city center

• It has no vegetation

Which is one of the resident birds mentioned in the text?

• Cattle Egret

• Baird’s Sandpiper

• Andean Teal

• Great Egret

Which migratory bird travels from the Arctic to the south of America?

• Southern Lapwing

• Black-crowned Night Heron

• Hudsonian Godwit

• Yellow-billed Pintail

What is one of the benefits of the Quito airport pond?

• Creates air traffic problems

• Decreases biodiversity

• Promotes environmental education

• Increases pollution

What type of care is mentioned for the birds in the pond?

• Training to fly

• Nest building

• Veterinary care

• Daily feeding

What is a disadvantage of the Quito airport pond?

• Provides a safe habitat

• Increases biodiversity

• Risk of collisions with aircraft

• Attracts tourists

What type of animals, besides birds, are mentioned to live in the pond?

• Only birds

• None

• Only fish

• Reptiles and mammals

What is the estimated annual maintenance cost of the pond?

• $50,000 to $75,000

• $100,000 to $150,000

• $300,000 to $350,000

• $200,000 to $250,000