Birds of Paradise Quiz

What is the main purpose of the beautifully colored and textured feathers of male birds of paradise?

• To keep themselves warm

• To protect themselves from predators

• To attract mates

• To help them fly faster

What is one of the ways male birds of paradise attract females?

• Displaying bright colors and patterns

• Hunting for food

• Building nests

• Singing loudly at night

How do female birds of paradise choose their mates?

• Based on the most attention-grabbing colors, moves, and voices

• Based on the male's ability to build a nest

• Based on the size of the male bird

• Based on the number of feathers the male has

What is the most curious feature of the male Wilson's bird of paradise?

• The size of its wings

• The color of its beak

• The length of its legs

• The two thin silver feathers that extend from its tail and curl in opposite directions

What is the color of the back of the neck of the male Wilson's bird of paradise?

• Emerald green

• Vermilion

• Turquoise blue

• Bright yellow

What is the sound of the call of a male Wilson's bird of paradise compared to?

• A doorbell

• A car alarm

• A whistle

• A phone ringing

What does the male Wilson's bird of paradise do to impress a female during the mating process?

• Hunts for food

• Builds a nest

• Displays his throat feathers, which expand into a disc around his neck

• Sings loudly at night

Where are over 40 species of birds of paradise spread across?

• North America

• South America

• New Guinea, its nearby islands, and eastern Australia

• Africa

What is the color of the feathers of female birds of paradise?

• Brown

• Vermilion

• Bright yellow

• Turquoise blue

What is the only function of the decorative features of male birds of paradise according to bird experts?

• To attract mates

• To protect themselves from predators

• To keep themselves warm

• To help them fly faster