California Brown Pelicans Quiz

What is causing the brown pelicans in California to starve despite having plenty of food?

• Climate change

• Predation by other birds

• Human interference

• Lack of food availability

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

• In people's backyards and parking lots

• In the forests

• In the mountains

• In the deserts

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

• Providing nutrition and fluids

• Administering medication

• All of the above

• Keeping them warm

How many brown pelicans were admitted to wildlife rehab centers during a similar starvation event in 2022?

• 300

• 1000

• 500

• 800

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

• Lack of nesting sites

• Pollution in the ocean

• Overpopulation of pelicans

• Weather conditions affecting their ability to dive for food

What is the role of humans when they spot a sick brown pelican?

• Ignore the pelican

• Capture the pelican for treatment

• Keep their distance and report the sighting to a local rescue center

• Approach and try to help the pelican

What is the main goal of brown pelican recovery efforts?

• To relocate the pelicans to a different habitat

• To study the behavior of pelicans

• To keep the pelicans in captivity

• To release rehabilitated pelicans back into the wild

What is the current status of the brown pelican population in California?

• Stable

• Threatened

• Increasing

• Endangered

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

• Capture and keep the pelican as a pet

• Feed the pelican with human food

• Report the sighting to a local rescue center and monitor the pelican

• Ignore the pelican and let nature take its course

What is the primary cause of death for the brown pelicans in California?

• Disease outbreak

• Predation by sharks

• Climate change effects

• Starvation