Micronesian Kingfisher Facts and Conservation

The video discusses the Micronesian Kingfisher, native to Guam, which is extinct in the wild due to the introduction of the brown tree snake after World War II. The birds' defensive behavior made them easy prey. Conservation efforts began in 1985, leading to a small population in captivity. The video also describes the bird's physical traits and highlights the hope of seeing them in the wild again.

What caused the extinction of the Micronesian kingfisher in the wild?

• Climate change

• Overhunting by humans

• Habitat destruction

• Introduction of the brown tree snake

How do Micronesian kingfishers typically react when they sense danger?

• They make loud noises

• They fly away quickly

• They hide in trees

• They freeze in place

What is a notable feature of male Micronesian kingfishers?

• Their beak is unusually large

• They have a bright red crest

• Their wings change color in the light

• They have a long tail

Approximately how many Micronesian kingfishers exist today?

• 200

• 500

• 130

• 50

Where did the highlighted Micronesian kingfisher in the video come from?

• Smithsonian National Zoo

• Chicago Zoological Society

• Bronx Zoo

• San Diego Zoo

What is the ultimate hope for the future of the Micronesian kingfisher?

• To see them in the wild in Guam again

• To increase their population in zoos

• To breed them with other bird species

• To relocate them to other islands