Migration Challenges and Solutions for Song Birds

The video discusses the migration of songbirds from Central and South America to North America during spring. It highlights the challenges birds face, such as physical stress and human-induced landscape changes. The impact of habitat loss, pesticide use, and light pollution on bird populations is explored. The video emphasizes the importance of birds in ecosystems and suggests actions like reducing pesticide use, creating green spaces, and turning off lights to support bird migration.

What is the primary reason songbirds migrate from tropical climates back to temperate regions in spring?

• To avoid harsh weather

• To escape predators

• To find new food sources

• To breed and raise young

How do birds prepare for their long migration journey?

• By practicing long-distance flights

• By building nests

• By learning new flight patterns

• By increasing their body weight

What analogy is used to describe the challenges birds face due to landscape changes?

• A marathon race

• A road trip

• A treasure hunt

• A mountain climb

Which of the following is NOT a danger faced by migrating birds?

• Habitat loss

• Predator attacks

• Building collisions

• Pesticide ingestion

Approximately how many birds die each year due to building collisions?

• 2 billion

• 1 billion

• 500 million

• 5 billion

What role do birds play in the ecosystem?

• They are top predators

• They decompose organic matter

• They control insect populations

• They are primary producers

What is one action individuals can take to help migrating birds?

• Build more roads

• Cut down trees

• Turn off unnecessary lights

• Use more pesticides

How can green spaces benefit both humans and birds?

• By increasing urban development

• By providing more parking areas

• By reducing air pollution

• By offering habitats and recreational areas

What is a legal measure that has been taken to protect birds?

• Limiting bird migration

• Prohibiting bird watching

• Banning all pesticides

• Restricting the use of poisonous pesticides

What is a simple way to provide food and safety for birds during migration?

• Creating water fountains

• Using artificial lights

• Building birdhouses and feeders

• Planting more trees