Backyard Birdwatching Challenge: Can You Recognize These Common Birds?
Question 1/82
Able to run at speeds of 15 miles per hour or more, what is the name of the state bird of New Mexico?
Mourning Dove
Greater Roadrunner
Wild Turkey
Peregrine Falcon
Question 2/82
What bird is famous for its distinctive 'caw' sound and is often seen in suburban areas?
American Crow
Mourning Dove
Chickadee
Goldfinch
Question 3/82
What small bird is often seen flitting around flower beds and is known for its ability to hover like a helicopter?
Chickadee
Hummingbird
Warbler
Goldfinch
Question 4/82
Which bird is known for its bright red plumage and is often seen at backyard feeders?
Blue Jay
House Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
American Robin
Question 5/82
Which bird is known for its complex and melodious song, often singing at dawn and dusk?
Chipping Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
House Sparrow
Question 6/82
Which bird, known for its striking blue and orange plumage, is often seen diving for fish?
Kingfisher
Eastern Bluebird
Blue Jay
Peacock
Question 7/82
What bird lays the largest eggs?
Pigeon
Bald eagle
Duck
Ostrich
Question 8/82
What is the primary diet of a hummingbird, known for its iridescent feathers and rapid wingbeat?
Fruits
Nectar
Seeds
Insects
Question 9/82
Which bird is known for its seasonal migration and impressive V-shaped flight formation?
Snowy Egret
Sandhill Crane
Canada Goose
Mallard Duck
Question 10/82
Which of the following is the state bird of Pennsylvania?
Flamingo
Ruffed Grouse
Northern Cardinal
Bobwhite Quail
Question 11/82
Which bird, often seen gliding gracefully in the sky, is known for its distinctive forked tail?
Swallow
Robin
Sparrow
Finch
Question 12/82
Which bird is often heard cooing softly and is recognized by its long, pointed tail?
Rock Dove
Mourning Dove
House Sparrow
Pigeon
Question 13/82
Which of the following birds has NOT gone extinct?
Laysan Honeycreeper
Bonin Grosbeak
Bald Eagle
Bishop’s Oo
Question 14/82
What is the state bird of Arizona?
Blue Hen Chicken
Western Meadowlark
Cactus Wren
Lark Bunting
Question 15/82
What bird is featured on the one-dollar coin of the country of New Zealand?
Ostrich
Eagle
Robin
Kiwi
Question 16/82
What is the main purpose of the 'sky dance' performed by the American Woodcock?
Mating display
Predator distraction
Feeding ritual
Territorial defense
Question 17/82
Which bird features a bright red patch on its wings and is often heard singing from treetops?
Red-winged Blackbird
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Scarlet Tanager
Pine Grosbeak
Question 18/82
What is the name of the distinctive red bird that is the state bird of Illinois?
Purple Finch
Baltimore Oriole
American Robin
Northern Cardinal
Question 19/82
Which bird is known for its bright yellow throat and is often seen in shrubs and gardens?
Common Yellowthroat
Yellow-rumped Warbler
American Goldfinch
Baltimore Oriole
Question 20/82
This powerful and fast-flying bird is used by many cultures for hunting. Can you identify this impressive avian animal?
Merlin
African Hobby
Falcon
Grey Kestrel
Question 21/82
Having a bright yellow body, which of these is the state bird of Washington?
Wood Duck
Mockingbird
Western Meadowlark
Willow Goldfinch
Question 22/82
Which bird is known for its ability to mimic the songs of other birds and even mechanical sounds?
Brown Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
Catbird
Yellow-breasted Chat
Question 23/82
Which bird is known for its habit of hanging upside-down on feeders and trees while searching for food?
Nuthatch
Goldfinch
Hummingbird
Sparrow
Question 24/82
What is the national bird of Honduras?
Toucan
Robin
Scarlet Macaw
Rufous-bellied Thrush
Question 25/82
The state bird of New York is also the state bird of Missouri. What is the name of this state bird?
Ring-Necked Pheasant
Wood Thrush
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Bluebird
Question 26/82
Appearing on the U.S. Mint's Oklahoma quarter, what is the name of Oklahoma's state bird?
Wild Turkey
Hermit Thrush
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
American Robin
Question 27/82
What bird, famous for its vibrant purple and green hues, is known for its elegant courtship display?
Peacock
Flamingo
Macaw
Mandarin Duck
Question 28/82
Which of the following is the state bird of Maryland?
Baltimore Oriole
Wild Turkey
Greater Roadrunner
Black-capped Chickadee
Question 29/82
Though the state game bird of Georgia is the bobwhite quail, what is the name of the official state bird of Georgia?
Brown Thrasher
Ruffed Grouse
Mountain Bluebird
Mockingbird
Question 30/82
The male variety of Wisconsin's state bird has a orange to red colored belly and a grey to black head and back feathers. What is the name of this type of thrush?
Eastern Bluebird
Wood Thrush
American Robin
Wild Turkey
Question 31/82
Which bird is often seen performing acrobatic maneuvers in the air to catch insects?
Kingfisher
Chickadee
Hummingbird
Swallow
Question 32/82
The state bird of California is known for its distinctive black plume coming from the top of its head. What is the name of this state bird?
Black-capped Chickadee
Cactus Wren
California Quail
Purple Finch
Question 33/82
Which of the following is the official state bird of Massachusetts?
California Gull
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Black-Capped Chickadee
Bobwhite Quail
Question 34/82
Can you name the type of bird in this photo?
Finch
Kingfisher
Swallow
Albatross
Question 35/82
Which animal is the national bird of Argentina?
Emu
Pigeon
Rufous Hornero
Ostrich
Question 36/82
What bird is recognized by its striking black and white plumage and often seen in urban parks and gardens?
Pied Flycatcher
American Crow
Magpie
European Starling
Question 37/82
What bird is famous for its seasonal migration, traveling from the Arctic to Antarctica each year?
Osprey
Albatross
Arctic Tern
Swan
Question 38/82
What behavior is the American Woodcock known for during its unique mating display?
Singing
Nest Building
Wing Flapping
Sky Dance
Question 39/82
What bird is known for its vibrant yellow feathers and is often seen in gardens during the summer?
Canary
Yellow Warbler
American Goldfinch
Oriole
Question 40/82
Which birdwatching event encourages people to count birds to aid in conservation efforts?
Christmas Bird Count
Big Day
Bird-a-thon
Great Backyard Bird Count
Question 41/82
Which bird, with its vibrant blue and orange plumage, is often seen nesting in cavities or birdhouses?
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Eastern Bluebird
Blue Jay
Question 42/82
Oregon's state bird has a yellow belly and a distinctive black V-shape on its breast. What is the name of Oregon's state bird?
Wood Thrush
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Western Meadowlark
Ring-Necked Pheasant
Question 43/82
Which bird, often seen in grasslands, is known for its distinctive call that sounds like its name?
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Northern Bobwhite
Eastern Towhee
Question 44/82
What bird is pictured here?
Crane
Grey pelican
Blue heron
Turkey Vulture
Question 45/82
Which bird is recognized by its bright red throat patch, often seen during migration along the Gulf Coast?
Scarlet Tanager
Northern Cardinal
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Question 46/82
Which bird is famous for its long tail feathers and melodious song, often seen in open fields and meadows?
Eastern Meadowlark
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
Western Kingbird
Question 47/82
This African bird is named after a human job occupation. Can you guess what it is?
The mime bird
The waiter bird
The secretary Bird
The magician bird
Question 48/82
What bird is famous for its intricate, hanging nests and is often seen weaving them in trees?
Oriole
Cuckoo
Weaver Bird
Swallow
Question 49/82
Which of the following is the state bird of New Hampshire?
Wild Turkey
Rhode Island Red
Purple Finch
Eastern Goldfinch
Question 50/82
What small bird is known for its distinctive call and is often found in North American forests?
Starling
Chickadee
Finch
Sparrow
Question 51/82
What is the smallest bird species, known for its rapid wing flapping and hovering capabilities?
Anna's Hummingbird
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Bee Hummingbird
Costa's Hummingbird
Question 52/82
Which bird is known for its distinctive 'peent' call at dusk and its acrobatic flight displays during spring?
American Woodcock
Chickadee
Barn Owl
Northern Cardinal
Question 53/82
Known for its red eyes, what is the state bird of Minnesota?
American Robin
Common Loon
Wood Duck
Ring-Necked Pheasant
Question 54/82
What is the official state bird of Colorado?
Lark Bunting
Brown Thrasher
Willow Ptarmigan
Cactus Wren
Question 55/82
What is the official state bird of Texas?
Mockingbird
Bobwhite Quail
Mourning Dove
Cardinal
Question 56/82
Which of the following birds do NOT migrate?
Raven
Stork
Hummingbird
Swallow
Question 57/82
What bird has the largest wingspan of any existing species?
Golden eagle
Wandering albatross
California condor
Blue heron
Question 58/82
What is the state bird of Georgia?
Brown Thrasher
Black-Capped Chickadee
Western Meadowlark
California Gull
Question 59/82
Also found in Scandinavia and Russia, which of the following is the state bird of Alaska?
Peregrine Falcon
American Robin
Northern Flicker
Willow Ptarmigan
Question 60/82
Though not really flightless, these birds are often thought to be because they stay mainly on the ground, scurrying away from predators. Name these small denizens of South America.
Quail
Juncos
Tinamou
Roadrunners
Question 61/82
Which bird, famous for its bright blue plumage, is often seen mimicking the calls of other birds and animals?
Eastern Bluebird
Steller's Jay
Indigo Bunting
Blue Jay
Question 62/82
Which bird, often associated with the changing seasons, has a melodious song and a striking orange throat?
Eastern Bluebird
Barn Swallow
Baltimore Oriole
Scarlet Tanager
Question 63/82
Which bird, with striking black and white stripes on its face, is often seen in fields and open areas?
White-crowned Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
Question 64/82
Which bird has a distinctive 'tea-kettle, tea-kettle, tea-kettle' call and is often seen in wooded areas?
Marsh Wren
Winter Wren
Carolina Wren
House Wren
Question 65/82
What species is the bird in this photo?
Budgerigar
Cockatoo
Lovebird
Parrot
Question 66/82
Which bird of prey is known for its sharp talons and exceptional hunting skills in urban areas?
Red-tailed Hawk
Bald Eagle
Peregrine Falcon
Barn Owl
Question 67/82
Which bird is often recognized by its vibrant red crest and is known for drumming on trees?
Red-headed Woodpecker
Northern Cardinal
Scarlet Tanager
Pileated Woodpecker
Question 68/82
Which bird is known for its cheerful 'cheer-up, cheer-up' song and is often seen in gardens and parks?
Northern Cardinal
American Robin
House Sparrow
Eastern Bluebird
Question 69/82
Which bird is known for its loud, harsh call and black plumage with a glossy, iridescent sheen?
Raven
Common Grackle
American Crow
European Starling
Question 70/82
What bird is recognized by its stark white plumage and majestic wingspan, often seen near water bodies?
Swan
Pelican
Albatross
Great Egret
Question 71/82
Which bird has a distinctive 'laughing' call and is often seen perched on telephone wires?
Laughing Gull
Kookaburra
Mockingbird
Kingfisher
Question 72/82
The state bird of Hawaii is a 'nene,' and is found only on the islands of our 50th state. Which of the following is most closely related to a 'nene'?
Cooper's hawk
Scrub jay
Canada goose
Flamingo
Question 73/82
Which bird, with a distinctive black mask, is often seen perched on utility lines and fences?
Northern Mockingbird
American Kestrel
Eastern Kingbird
Loggerhead Shrike
Question 74/82
Which bird is known for its vibrant red plumage and melodious song, often seen in northern regions?
Scarlet Tanager
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
House Finch
Question 75/82
Which bird, known for its iridescent plumage, is often seen taking dust baths in open fields?
Common Grackle
Brown-headed Cowbird
European Starling
House Sparrow
Question 76/82
The Green Pheasant is the national bird of which Asian country?
Vietnam
Japan
Iraq
China
Question 77/82
Which nocturnal bird is known for its haunting call and silent flight?
Barn Owl
Eastern Screech Owl
Great Horned Owl
Barred Owl
Question 78/82
Which bird is known for its distinctive 'twit-twoo' call and is often associated with wisdom in mythology?
Great Horned Owl
Barn Owl
Eastern Screech Owl
Tawny Owl
Question 79/82
Which bird is famous for building intricate hanging nests?
Weaver Birds
House Sparrows
Swallows
Orioles
Question 80/82
Which of the following is the national bird of Jamaica?
Black-chinned hummingbird
Doctor bird
Red-billed tropicbird
Brown pelican
Question 81/82
What bird is known for its musical song and is often seen perching on telephone wires in suburban areas?
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
House Finch
Eastern Bluebird
Question 82/82
Which bird is known for its ability to mimic a variety of sounds, including car alarms and chainsaws?
Mockingbird
Lyrebird
Myna
Parrot
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