The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz” for 9-7-2024. Let us know in the comments if you find the wrong answer to any question!!!
Question 1: Which kind of bird is featured in today’s image?
- Anna’s hummingbird
- Esmeraldas woodstar
- Pale-billed flowerpecker
Correct Answer: Anna’s hummingbird
Fact: This colorful hummingbird thrives in various habitats, from woodland to suburban gardens. The tiny bird measures up to about 4 inches in length and weighs about as much as a US quarter, around 0.2 ounces. It was named after a 19th-century French courtier, Anna Masséna, also known as Anne d’Essling.
Question 2: Hummingbirds are native to…
- Europe
- The Americas
- Australia
Correct Answer: The Americas
Fact: Hummingbirds are native to the Western Hemisphere, found across the Americas. In the US, they are common from the southern states, like Texas and California, up to parts of Canada, such as British Columbia. Some species, like the ruby-throated hummingbird, winter from southern Mexico southward across Central America to Panama.
Question 3: Why do hummingbirds have long beaks?
- To catch fish
- To dig for worms
- To drink nectar
Correct Answer: To drink nectar
Fact: Hummingbird beak lengths can vary among species, ranging from 0.24 inches to 4.3 inches. The length and shape of their beaks are often adapted to the types of flowers they visit and their specific feeding behaviors. In addition to nectar, hummingbirds catch insects in flight with their bills.