WorksheetsWestern Parotia
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What Kingdom is it in?
Animal
Mamalia
Birds
Aves
Do you even remember what the birds called?
(a)
Whats so special about the bird?
Mating dance
long distance migration
Special coloration
3 different genders
Where do they live?
Western New Guinea
Western Old Guinea
The Amazon Rainforest
Western Europe
Which gender has the colored skirt?
Male
Female
Hermaphrodite
None have skirts.
Do these birds migrate?
No
Yes
Some subspecies do
What do female birds look for in males?
Well fitness, health, and coordination in their dance
Strength
Size
Any male with "adequate mating potential"
Are these birds endangered?
No, their population is stable. They are of least concern.
Yes
They are recovering, with the help of the Wild life preservation center
They went extinct 7 months ago, in a small volcanic eruption in their native island.
What is their main diet?
fruit, Figs, and arthropods.
Small insects, mainly ants
Insects in tree bark, like termites.
Nectar only.
How many species of them are there?
6
38
2
58
How many species of them inhabit islands near America?
1
2
3
Trick question, they don't live there
