Question 1: Which bird are we looking at?
- Northern hawk-owl
- Barn owl
- Snowy owl
Correct Answer: Northern hawk-owl
Fact: Hawk-like in appearance and behavior, the northern hawk-owl is a medium-sized owl with a relatively long tail, short wings, and no ear tufts. They are one of the few owls that are only active during the day.
Question 2: What is the largest owl species?
- Blakiston’s fish owl
- Tawny fish owl
- Pel’s fishing owl
Correct Answer: Blakiston’s fish owl
Fact: Blakiston's fish owl is the largest owl species, with a wingspan of about 70 to 75 inches. It has a round face, large ear tufts, and dark brown plumage that helps it blend into its forested surroundings.
Question 3: What is the name of Merlyn’s owl in Disney’s ‘The Sword in the Stone’?
- Archimedes
- Pythagoras
- Copernicus
Correct Answer: Archimedes
Fact: Archimedes teaches young Arthur how to fly, after Merlyn transforms the future king into a sparrow. The 1963 film was based on the 1938 novel of the same title by T. H. White, though Archimedes only appears in the movie.