Birdwatching and the Colors of Birds

What color is a cardinal?

• Yellow

• Blue

• Red

• Green

What is the main reason some birds have less colorful feathers?

• To attract mates

• To fly faster

• To find food easily

• To blend into surroundings

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Why might bright feathers be useful for some birds?

• Finding food

• Sleeping

• Hiding from predators

• Finding a mate

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What color are flamingo chicks when they hatch?

• Pink

• Red

• Grey

• Orange

How do flamingos eat their food?

• Chewing

• Using their beaks like a strainer

• Picking from trees

• Using their claws

What do flamingos eat?

• Grass and leaves

• Fruits and nuts

• Shrimp and larvae

• Fish and algae

What causes flamingos to turn pink?

• Sunlight

• Aging

• Diet

• Exercise

What would happen if flamingos stopped eating food with pigments?

• Their color would fade

• They would fly faster

• They would grow larger

• They would turn invisible

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Can humans turn orange from eating carrots?

• Yes, immediately

• Yes, but it takes a lot

• Only in sunlight

• No, not at all

What did Squeaks and the narrator plan to do after the snack?

• Read a book

• Do more birdwatching

• Play a game

• Go swimming