Question 1: Where do pyrrhuloxias, like the one in today’s image, live?
- North America
- Southern Europe
- Western Africa
Correct Answer: North America
Fact: Pyrrhuloxias, also known as desert cardinals, are found in the deserts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, as well as the northern states of Mexico. They visit backyards on the lookout for seeds, particularly sunflower.
Question 2: What is the largest bird in the world?
- Ostrich
- Emperor penguin
- Turkey
Correct Answer: Ostrich
Fact: The common ostrich is the largest species of bird by mass in the world. The ostrich can be as tall as 9 feet and weigh up to 290 pounds. They're also rather fast on their feet, reaching speeds of up to 40 miles per hour.
Question 3: Which bird has the largest wingspan?
- Snowy albatross
- Emu
- Cassowary
Correct Answer: Snowy albatross
Fact: The snowy albatross (also known as the wandering albatross) has an average wingspan of over 10 feet. These huge birds spend most of their lives in flight and some individuals are known to have covered more than 75,000 miles in a year.