Do you know the answer (Bing Homepage Quiz): Striated heron

Question 1: The bird standing on a giant water lily leaf is a …

Striated heron
  • Striated heron
  • Black stork
  • Reddish egret

Answer: Striated heron

Fact: The striated heron is characterized by a dark cap, a greenish-black back, and gray underparts. Its name, ‘striated,’ comes from the vertical streaks on its neck. The legs are usually yellowish but may become a brighter orange during the breeding season.


Question 2: The giant water lily is named after a queen. Who was she?

  • Cleopatra
  • Maria Theresa
  • Queen Victoria

Answer: Queen Victoria

Fact: Queen Victoria of Britain lent her name to a genus of giant water lilies native to the wetlands of South America, especially the Amazon River basin. The largest species, Victoria boliviana, has leaves that can reach an impressive 10.5 feet in diameter.


Question 3: The Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, is in which country?

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico

Answer: Brazil

Fact: The Pantanal is a vast region located mainly in Brazil, with portions extending into Bolivia and Paraguay. It spans an area ranging from 54,000 to 75,000 square miles. In the rainy season, about 80% of its floodplains become submerged, forming a distinctive and dynamic ecosystem.

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