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Wildlife Game Bird Biology Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Perhaps the most distinguishing characteristic of this species is a long narrow bill that ranges in length from 2½ - 3 inches. The bill is used to probe in moist earth for earthworms, insects and other foods; and has a prehensile tip that can be opened while inserted into the ground so as to facilitate food intake.

a)

Bobwhite Quail

b)

Crow

c)

Hooded Merganser

d)

Woodcock

2.

Between 5,000 and 6,000 feathers cover the body of an adult turkey in patterns called feather _____.

a)

Tracts

b)

Spurs

c)

Beards

d)

Layers

3.

What is the incubation period for the bobwhite quail?

a)

21 days

b)

23 days

c)

28 days

d)

30 days

4.

Which of the following ducks engages in "brood parasitism"?

a)

Redhead

b)

Hoodeded Merganser

c)

Wood Duck

d)

All of the Above

5.

Males of this species can be seen drumming from fallen logs to attract females. Males may mate with more than one female, and females may visit several males. After copulation, the male has nothing more to do with reproduction; the female raises the young alone.

a)

Wood Duck

b)

Mourning Dove

c)

Crow

d)

Ruffed Grouse

6.

Prescribed fire dramatically enhances bobwhite habitat.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

What type of nest does the American Coot usually nest in?

a)

Floating nests anchored to upright stalks

b)

Hollowed upright logs about 40 feet high

c)

Tree cavities about 60 feet high

d)

On the ground in thick brushy areas

8.

____________ congregate in large numbers in winter to sleep in communal roosts. Though their bills are large but can’t break through the skin of even a gray squirrel. They must wait for something else to open a carcass or for the carcass to decompose and become tender enough to eat.

a)

Mourning Dove

b)

Canada Goose

c)

Wild Turkey

d)

American Crow

9.

The ___________ is a popular game bird, and is second only to the Mallard in numbers shot each year in the United States.

a)

Redhead

b)

Hooded Merganser

c)

Wood Duck

d)

Ring-necked Duck

10.

How many subspecies of turkey’s can be found in the United States (not including hybrids)?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5