Bird Behavior
All birds-
a) fly
b) have feathers
c) have crops
b)
Worldwide, about how what percent of bird species are migratory?
a) less than 20
a) more than 50
c) 70
d) 90
a)
Which one of these birds migrates the furthest?
a) Red-tailed Hawk
b) Hudsonian Godwit
c) Song Sparrow
d) Snow Goose
b)
Which of the following is NOT a primary reason that birds migrate?
a) to escape cold weather
b) to find reliable food
c) to find mates not genetically related to them
d) to avoid harsh weather events
c)
What is anting?
Anting is a behavior in which birds use insect, often ants, to groom their feathers, either by rubbing ants on themselves (active anting) or by lying in ant hills (passive anting). The purpose of this is unknown.