Jr Envirothon- Field & Meadow: Birds of Pennsylvania Quiz

What is the status of the loggerhead shrike in Pennsylvania?

• Extinct

• Endangered

• Common

• Threatened

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Which owl is known to be the most diurnal in Pennsylvania?

• Barn Owl

• Great Horned Owl

• Short-eared Owl

• Snowy Owl

What is a distinctive feature of the northern harrier?

• Blue wings

• White rump patch

• Red tail

• Yellow eyes

What is the primary diet of the American kestrel in winter?

• Insects

• Mice

• Small birds

• Fish

What is the main reason for the decline in ring-necked pheasant populations?

• Overhunting

• Habitat loss and land-use changes

• Predation

• Disease

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What factor does NOT affect the northern bobwhite quail population in Pennsylvania?

• Habitat

• Climate

• Predation

• Hunting regulations

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What is a unique feature of the barn owl's appearance?

• Horns

• Heart-shaped face

• Striped tail

• Blue feathers

What has helped increase the eastern bluebird population in recent decades?

• Increased farmland

• Bluebird boxes

• Predator control

• Warmer winters

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What is the primary diet of the eastern meadowlark in summer?

• Seeds

• Insects

• Fish

• Fruits

What behavior is the eastern kingbird known for?

• Building large nests

• Singing complex songs

• Dominating other birds

• Migrating long distances