True or False
Some birds can mimic human speech
True (an example is the European starling)
Why do Black-capped chickadees' brains grow bigger in the fall?
a) time to go back to school b) to stay warm in winter c) remember where it hid food
c) remember where it hid food
This bird that has a colorful bill is the provincial bird for Newfoundland and Labrador
The Atlantic puffin
Act out or draw #1
Walk like a chicken
Image 1
Real! This bird is called a bearded reedling which is found in Europe and Asia
Loons make their nests high in trees
False! Loons make their nests on the ground, near water
Turr is the local name for what bird?
a) Murre b) Tern c) Black duck d) Osprey
a) Murre
What does it mean to have your ducks in a row?
To be well organized
Act out or draw #2
An angry bird
Image 2
Real! Sweaters have been used before to keep penguins affected by oil spills warm as the oil can affect their feathers making it more difficult for them to stay warm
The hairy woodpecker was named for its hairy feet
False (it was named for its shaggy back)
Which of these birds is not a hawk?
a) Sharp-shinned hawk b)Harris's hawk c)Common nighthawk d)red-tailed hawk
c) Common nighthawk
What does it mean to be eagle eyed?
To have excellent vision or notice small details
Act out or draw #3
a bird building a nest
Image 3
Real! This is a type of bird called a potoo which are found in southern parts of north america and in south america
Some species of birds have slightly different "accents" based on the region that they live
True
Which bird has been known to slide down snow covered hills for fun?
a) Blue Jay b) Snow bunting c) flamingo d) Common raven
d) Common raven
What color are a Robin's eggs?
Blue
Act out or draw # 4
A robin pulling a worm out of the ground
Image 4
Real! This is a group of many European starlings which are know to make a formation that looks like a huge bird when travelling together
Seagulls can drink seawater
True! They have special glands that allow them to get rid of extra salt.
What is a group of Blue jays called?
a) crew b) band c) school d) flock
b) band
What bird’s name comes from the shape of its tail feathers that look like an old-fashioned pin?
The Northern Pintail!
Act out or draw #5
A seagull flying in strong wind
Image 5
Real! A northern flicker’s tongue can extend up to two inches beyond its beak, and it’s sticky, which helps it catch ants and other insects!