Strange Birds

The video follows a professor and a student, Aaron, as they embark on a global birdwatching journey. They explore various rare and interesting birds, including the crested ibis in China, the red crowned crane in Japan, the gentoo penguin in the Falklands, the shoebill in Sudan, and the swallow-tailed hummingbird and scarlet macaw in South America. The video highlights the unique features, habitats, and conservation status of these birds. It concludes with a review and quiz to reinforce learning.

Where is the crested ibis primarily found today?

• South Africa

• Brazil

• Canada

• China

What is the crested ibis often referred to as?

• The forest spirit

• The desert jewel

• The king of the skies

• The Oriental gem of birds

What is a notable feature of the red crowned crane?

• Blue feathers

• Green beak

• Red crown

• Yellow tail

Which bird is a symbol of luck and longevity in some cultures?

• Gentoo penguin

• Swallow-tailed hummingbird

• Red crowned crane

• Shoebill

Which penguin is known for being the fastest underwater?

• Emperor penguin

• Adelie penguin

• Gentoo penguin

• King penguin

What is the average speed of a gentoo penguin underwater?

• 50 km/h

• 20 km/h

• 10 km/h

• 36 km/h

What is the primary reason for the shoebill's endangered status?

• Pollution

• Habitat destruction

• Climate change

• Overfishing

What is the estimated population range of the shoebill?

• 5,000 to 8,000

• 3,000 to 4,000

• 10,000 to 12,000

• 1,000 to 2,000

What is unique about the swallow-tailed hummingbird's tail?

• It is very short

• It is bright red

• It is covered in spots

• It is forked like a swallow's

Which bird is known for its intelligence and ability to mimic human speech?

• Shoebill

• Scarlet macaw

• Red crowned crane

• Crested ibis