Everglades Bird Quiz

What do we call birds that walk in shallow water to hunt?

• Flying birds

• Wading birds

• Diving birds

• Land birds

Which bird is known as the "snake bird"?

• White Ibis

• Bald Eagle

• Anhinga

• Roseate Spoonbill

Why is the Anhinga called the "snake bird"?

• It eats snakes

• Its neck looks like a snake when swimming

• It hisses loudly

• It has scales

What does the Great Blue Heron eat?

• Seeds

• Only insects

• Fish, frogs, and baby alligators

• Leaves and fruit

How does the Anhinga dry its wings?

• By flapping them

• By sitting in water

• By spreading them in the sun

• By shaking in the air

What color are the feathers of the Roseate Spoonbill?

• Brown

• Blue

• Pink

• White

What gives the Roseate Spoonbill its pink color?

• The sun

• Pink flowers

• The food it eats (like shrimp)

• Its parents

Which bird uses a spoon-shaped beak to scoop food?

• Great Blue Heron

• Anhinga

• Roseate Spoonbill

• Egret

Where do most wading birds live?

• On mountains

• In deserts

• In wetlands like swamps and marshes

• In caves

Why were American egrets hunted in the past?

• For their eggs

• For their feathers used in hats

• For their meat

• For their nests