Multiple Choice Quiz: Health Check List – Bird

Which behavioural change may indicate illness in a bird?

• Playing more with toys

• Abrupt personality change

• Sleeping only at night

• Singing more often

What eye change suggests a bird might be unwell?

• Sparkling bright eyes

• Half-mast eyes when awake

• Occasional blinking

• Watching surroundings alertly

Which feather sign is a warning of health problems?

• Bright, smooth feathers

• Loss of sheen and drab colouring

• Preening after a bath

• Molting in spring

Why is monitoring food and water important?

• Birds always eat the same amount

• Sudden changes can signal illness

• Food intake is never linked to health

• Birds don’t need water daily

Which posture shows possible illness?

• Perching upright

• Sitting low on the perch

• Sleeping with head tucked

• Balancing on one leg

Which breathing sign is abnormal?

• Quiet, barely noticeable breathing

• Wheezing or whistling sounds

• Breathing slower at night

• Breathing faster during flight

Which change in droppings is a warning sign?

• Colour changes after eating berries

• Consistently watery droppings not caused by diet

• Slight increase in volume after drinking

• Occasional seedy texture

What beak/mouth problem signals illness?

• Smooth, shiny beak

• Whitish bumps on roof of mouth

• Clear, open nostrils

• Clean feathers around mouth

Why should you talk softly and avoid sudden movements when approaching animals?

• To wake them up

• To make them obey commands

• To keep them aware and prevent startle

• To move faster

Which distraction can cause accidents when handling animals?

• Focused observation

• Idle chatter with other handlers

• Checking the animal’s body language

• Grooming the animal