Songbirds in Pennsylvania Quiz

Songbirds are passerines which means​ (a)   ​

• perching birds
• hunting birds
• ground living birds
• water loving birds

What is the specialized feet structure of songbirds that allows them to perch on a surface?

• Two toes facing forward and two toes facing backward

• Three toes facing forward and one toe facing backward

• All four toes facing forward

• One toe facing forward and three toes facing backward

At what time of day are songbirds most frequently heard singing?

• Midday

• Dawn

• Night

• Dusk

How do young songbirds learn their songs?

• By listening to adults and practicing

• By imitating human speech

• By watching other animals

• By reading books

Songbirds may improvise their song due to

• habitat alterations due to noise

• not being able to find a mate

• lack of food

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What do female songbirds typically use as calls?

• No vocalizations

• Whistles and chirps

• Shorter and simpler calls

• Long and complex vocalizations

What do songbirds sing for?

• To entertain humans

• To attract potential mates, ward off rivals, establish territory, and warn against predators

• To communicate with other bird species

• To scare away insects

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What is an important factor for females listening for a mate?

• The size of the bird's wingspan

• The speed of the bird's flight

• The color of the bird's feathers

• The quality of the bird's song

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What is a way to create a bird-friendly habitat in your yard?

• Remove all trees and shrubs

• Provide food only during summer

• Leave piles of decaying organic matter

• Use artificial plants

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What is the likely identity of a bird singing 'teacher teacher teacher' in your yard?

• A blue jay

• A chickadee

• A sparrow

• An oven bird warbler