3. Birds' Nests and Eggs

What is the advantage of building a nest in a tree?

• It provides additional safety against predators

• It helps in finding a mate

• It creates a better climate for survival

• All of the above

Why are bald eagle nests so large?

• To accommodate both parents and their growing kids

• To attract more mates

• To provide additional safety against predators

• To create a better climate for survival

How does the common tailorbird construct its nest?

• By weaving together branches and sticks

• By sewing leaves together with spider silk or plant fibers

• By building a dome of mud and grass

• By scraping away sand and gravel

Why do brushturkeys build mound nests?

• To attract more mates

• To provide additional safety against predators

• To incubate their eggs using the heat generated by the decomposing mound

• To create a better climate for survival

What is unique about the nest of the hamerkop?

• It is made of mud, grass, and sticks

• It is decorated with brightly colored objects

• It is built on the ground

• It is anchored to plants and floats on water

How does the piping plover build its nest?

• By weaving a cup out of plant material and spider silk

• By sewing leaves together with spider silk or plant fibers

• By building a dome of mud and grass

• By scraping away sand and gravel

Why do pied-billed grebes build floating nests?

• To attract more mates

• To provide additional safety against predators

• To incubate their eggs using the heat generated by the decaying material

• To create a better climate for survival

What is the size of the world's smallest hummingbird nest?

• 2 centimeters wide and 3 centimeters deep

• The size of a ping pong ball

• 2 meters across and 2 meters tall

• The size of a thimble

What material is commonly used by hummingbirds to build their nests?

• Mud and grass

• Leaves and sticks

• Spider silk and plant fibers

• Sand and gravel

How do hummingbirds camouflage their nests?

• By using brightly colored objects to decorate the nest

• By lining the nest with pebbles

• By aligning the nest with the orientation and color of nearby plants

• By building the nest on the ground