Yellowstone National Park - Birds

The video is a presentation by the education technician team at Mammoth Campground in Yellowstone National Park. Ranger Molly discusses various bird species found in the park, focusing on their characteristics, behaviors, and conservation efforts. The presentation covers the Mountain Bluebird, Sandhill Crane, Peregrine Falcon, Bald Eagle, Great Horned Owl, and Common Raven. The video also includes a Q&A session with audience questions about bird nesting and conservation efforts, concluding with a light-hearted bird joke.

What is the current temperature in Mammoth Campground during the presentation?

• 15 degrees Celsius

• 10 degrees Celsius

• 5 degrees Celsius

• 1 degree Celsius

Why does Ranger Molly prefer using common names for birds in the presentation?

• They are less confusing internationally

• They are more accurate

• They are more scientific

• They are easier to remember

What is a unique feature of the Mountain Bluebird?

• It migrates in winter

• It is the largest bird in Yellowstone

• It has a red crest

• It can perch on tiny sprigs of sage

How do Sandhill Cranes use their legs?

• For dancing and warding off intruders

• For swimming

• For flying

• For digging

What speed can a Peregrine Falcon reach when diving?

• 150 mph

• 200 mph

• 242 mph

• 100 mph

What was a major factor in the decline of Peregrine Falcons?

• Hunting

• Habitat loss

• Pesticide use

• Climate change

When were Bald Eagles removed from the endangered species list?

• 1967

• 1980

• 1995

• 2007

What is a notable feature of Great Horned Owls?

• They are only found in deserts

• They are the smallest owls

• They have feather tufts that resemble horns

• They have a red crest

What is a common behavior of Ravens in Yellowstone?

• They build nests on cliffs

• They follow wolves to scavenge

• They migrate south in winter

• They hunt in packs

What is the punchline to the bird joke shared at the end of the presentation?

• A penguin

• A bald eagle

• A parrot

• A sparrow