The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz” for 11-10-2024. Let us know in the comments if you find the wrong answer to any question!!!
Question 1: What type of birds are flying in today’s image?
- Flamingos
- Parrots
- Albatrosses
Correct Answer: Flamingos
Fact: Flamingos are highly social wading birds, with four species found across the Americas. They live in colonies, which helps them avoid predators, maximize food intake, and utilize scarce nesting sites.
Question 2: In which US state were Caribbean flamingos abundant until around 1900?
- Florida
- Louisiana
- Texas
Correct Answer: Florida
Fact: Caribbean flamingos once thrived in South Florida and the Florida Keys, with naturalists documenting thousands in the 19th century. However, their numbers dramatically declined by 1900 due to hunting. In 2014, more than 147 flamingos were spotted at Lake Okeechobee, marking the largest flock in Florida since the early 20th century.
Question 3: Which country was home to the world’s oldest flamingo?
- United States
- Australia
- Mexico
Correct Answer: Australia
Fact: The oldest flamingo on record, Greater, resided in Australia and lived to 83. He was put to sleep at Adelaide Zoo in January 2014 due to health complications, having started his remarkable journey there in 1933. In contrast to Greater’s extraordinary lifespan, flamingos in the wild usually live 20–30 years in the wild and up to 50 years in captivity.