Who's that Pokémon?
Pop Vulture
Avian Vs. Predator
Stranger Wings
Duck Duck Goose
100
The Pokémon "Doduo" is modeled after a flightless, and nearly wingless bird. This type of bird can only be found in New Zealand.
What is a Kiwi?
100
In "Finding Nemo", Nemo meets Nigel, a bird that watches the dentist work on teeth from the window. Funnily enough, this species of bird does not have teeth.
What is Brown Pelican?
100
Ground Finch Vs. Nazca Booby
The ground finch is native to only 2 Galapagos islands and has evolved to have a special relationship with Nazca Boobies during the breeding season.
What is predator?
(The Vampire Ground Finch is predator, and the Blue-Footed Booby is prey)
100
This bird can see 5 times further than humans can with their 20/4 vision. They can spot prey from 3 miles away! They also have over one million photoreceptors per square millimeter compared to humans' measly 200k.
What is a Bald Eagle?
100
There is a 1-to-1 ratio between the population size of this type of bird and the number of Canadian citizens (approximately).
What are ducks?
Ducks 2019: 38.9
Canadians: 38.25
200
The Pokémon "Swellow" is modeled after this specific bird species. They are named after their habit of nesting in man-made structures.
What is Barn Swallow?
200
The 8'2" tall anthropomorphic yellow bird otherwise known as Big Bird is the same species as Looney Toon's small but not helpless Tweety Bird.
What is Yellow Canary?
(Big Bird has called himself "Bigus Canarius")
200
Heron Vs. Alligator
Both are predators in Florida and patient hunters. One can fly and the other swims. Which one eats the other more?
(Sorry this is an egret)
What is predator?
(Heron is the predator, and young alligators are more common prey)
200
This bird is the only known case of an avian digestive system with active foregut fermentation. This means it exclusively eats plants, and it has digestion similar to that of a cow.
What is the Hoatzin?
200
"A [redacted] walked up to a lemonade stand
And he said to the man runnin' the stand
'Hey! Got any grapes?'
The man said: 'No, we just sell lemonade' "
What is the Duck Song?
300
The Pokémon "Fletchling" is modeled after a native Japanese songbird. It migrates to many parts of East Asia and its diet is mainly made up of worms, beetles, and other small insects.
What is Japanese Robin?
300
In the world of Harry Potter, familiars are animals and magical beasts that are not just pets to wizards. They can act as messengers and helpers. Who and what is Harry's familiar?
Who is Hedwig the Snowy Owl?
300
Pigeon Vs. Rat
Both of these semi-domesticated species are common in large cities. They are both scavengers, omnivores, and feral. They are in the same weight class as well.
What is prey?
(Pigeon is prey, Rat is the predator)
300
This critically endangered African bird has a large hard bill that resembles that of a shoe. They are dinosaur-like and are even fierce enough to battle with crocodiles.
What is Shoebill Stork?
Despite how badass they are very friendly to the humans that rescue them!
300
In 1986 the US military contracted 900 bird soldiers for their anti-aircraft division. Recently, China has been replacing guard dogs with them to fight off crime and intruders. What do they call them?
400
The Pokémon "Cramorant" was directly inspired by a specific species commonly found in Britain.
What is the Great Cormorant?
400
In the original "Madagascar" film, what were the names of the four penguins?
Who are Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private?
400
Eagle Vs. Fox
Both eat small mammals, birds, and carrion. Eagles catch prey diving from the sky and foxes expertly hunt on foot. Often times their prey overlaps and they are forced to compete.
What is predator?
(Eagles are more likely predators, and foxes are more likely prey especially when they are smaller or kits)
400
This bird has the farthest known migration out of any animal. It travels 55k miles (90k km) from pole to pole every year for its Arctic breeding grounds. This bird also stylishly sports an iconic black cap on its head.
What is Arctic Tern?
400
Your friend tells you about a goose they got to taste at a New Year's party. They describe it as an acquired taste, as it is very strong and better when it's not consumed plain. Your friend also says they will never have it again because it got them sick. What kind of goose is it?
What is Grey Goose Vodka?
500
Hisuian Braviary is based on this massive bird of prey found around the Pacific Ocean. Known for its massive orange beak.
What is Stellar's Sea Eagle?
500
The Hitchcock film "The Birds" is based on a true event that took place in Monterey Bay, CA 1961 then again in '91. Thousands of migrating seabirds slammed into buildings and cars. The birds were frenzied and died quickly as they rained down into the area. What was the toxin coming from that only affected the birds?
What is toxic Algae or Phytoplankton?
Pseudo-nitzschia australis creates a neurotoxin in mammals and birds
500
Hummingbird Vs. Praying Mantis
Hummingbirds are the smallest family of birds, weighing in around 0.1-0.2 ounces. The praying mantis is much smaller but is known for its stalking and aggression.
What is Prey?
(Hummingbird is prey, Praying Mantis is the predator)
500
Nicknamed the "Butcherbird" it is a small carnivorous passerine bird (perching). This predatory bird often kills prey larger than itself by brutally impaling them repeatedly into tree branches and thorns.
What is Loggerhead Shrike?
500
The state of Minnesota for some reason says the phrase "duck, duck, ______" a bit differently from the rest of the country. What is the end of the phrase?
What is grey duck?
