Pale Male Quiz

What was the red-hawk tails snacks her spotted in Central Park? (p29)

• Squirrels

• Plump Piegons

• Rats

• Trash

What unusual color was the red-tail hawk? (p30)

• Red

• Brown

• Blonde

• Beige

What did the birdwatchers call the red-tail hawk? (p31)

• Greg

• Pale-Male

• Chicks

• Sus

How did Pale Male win over his new mate? (p33)

• "Day after day they performed an aerial ballet of circling and swooping in unison..."

• "Pale Male thrived in his new home."

Where did Pale Male and his first mate build a nest? (p35)

• South 5th Ave. on an apartment complex.

• East 73rd Street on a high rise.

• East 70th Street in an tree that belonged to the crows.

Where did Pale Male and his second mate make a nest? (p36)

• 879 South 27th Ave.

• 927 Fifth Ave, one of New York City's most exclusive apartment buildings.

How did this building help the hawks nest be more protected? (p36)

• A net to help catch the droppings.

• Metal spikes.

• Being on top of a tall building allowed for other birds to stay away.

Under what act were hawks protected by?

• Birds Must Live 1789

• Save the Birds Act 1971

• Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918

The protesters helped bring attention to save the birds, what changes were made to the building to keep the tenants happy? (p53)

• A net to catch garbage.

• Reinstalled the anti-pigeon spikes and constructed an apron, or cradle.

• Another ledge to help the birds nest.

When did the red-tailed hawk arrive in New York City? (p29)

• 1991

• 1990

• 2001

• 2021