California Brown Pelicans Quiz

What is causing the brown pelicans in California to starve to death?

• Extreme cold weather

• Lack of water

• Starvation despite plenty of food

• Predation by other birds

Where are the brown pelicans showing up sick and injured along California's coastline?

• Pacific Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Atlantic Ocean

• East coast of the U.S.

What behavior are the sick brown pelicans displaying when found in abnormal locations?

• Friendly behavior

• Puzzling behavior

• Energetic behavior

• Aggressive behavior

What is the main focus of wildlife experts when treating sick brown pelicans?

• Providing shelter

• Administering medication

• Training for survival

• Working triage

What is the main method used by brown pelicans to catch their prey?

• Stealing from other birds

• Plunge-diving

• Scavenging for food

• Hunting in packs

What is one theory proposed to explain the starvation of brown pelicans in California?

• Human interference

• Overpopulation of pelicans

• Lack of nesting sites

• Weather conditions affecting diving ability

What is the primary goal of the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network in relation to the brown pelicans?

• Population control

• Habitat restoration

• Providing medical care

• Learning lessons from each event

What is the recommended action if you see a sick brown pelican?

• Approach and try to feed it

• Ignore it and continue walking

• Keep a safe distance and report the sighting

• Capture it for research purposes

What is the main goal of treating sick brown pelicans in rehabilitation centers?

• To train them for survival in the wild

• To keep them as pets

• To release them back into the wild

• To sell them to zoos

What is the role of International Bird Rescue in the recovery of brown pelicans?

• Training pelicans for migration

• Selling pelicans to collectors

• Monitoring the survival of saved birds

• Providing shelter for pelicans