Flyways Questions

What is the largest migratory shorebird in the world mentioned in the video?

• Western sandpiper

• Far Eastern curlew

• Red knot

• Hudsonian godwit

Which bird is known for its remarkable stamina, flying 9,000 miles from Chile to Alaska?

• Eastern curlew

• Red knot

• Western sandpiper

• Hudsonian godwit

What is the primary diet of the Far Eastern curlew?

• Crustaceans, particularly crabs

• Seeds

• Insects

• Fish

What significant change is affecting the red knot population according to Dutch ecologist Jan van Gils?

• Their migration patterns are changing.

• The individual birds are shrinking in size.

• They are changing their primary diet.

• Their flight stamina is increasing.

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What technology is used by scientists to track the migration of shorebirds?

• Satellite trackers

• Smartphone apps

• Radio telemetry

• Infrared cameras

Why are shorebirds considered Earth's most global citizens?

• Because they can swim across oceans.

• Because they can fly at high altitudes.

• Because they migrate from one end of the world to the other each year.

• Because they are found in every country.

What major challenges do migrating shorebirds face according to the video?

• Development, drought, and rising seas

• Lack of navigational skills

• Predation and lack of food

• Competition with other bird species

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What adaptation allows a migrating shorebird to rest half its brain while the other half remains alert?

• Thermoregulation

• Unihemispheric slow-wave sleep

• Magnetic navigation

• Hyperphagia

What is causing the habitats of shorebirds to shrink?

• Natural disasters

• Invasive species

• Global warming

• Human encroachment

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How do shorebirds navigate during their migration?

• By following the coastline

• Using the Earth's magnetic field

• All of the above

• By following the stars at night