Wild Birds
This bright red bird is often seen on Christmas cards.
What is a cardinal?
This colorful parrot species is known for mimicking speech.
What is a parakeet (or budgie)?
This seed is the most common ingredient in wild bird mixes.
What is black oil sunflower seed?
This bird is traditionally served at Christmas dinner in England.
What is a goose?
This is Minnesota’s official state bird.
What is the common loon?
Known for its hooting, this nocturnal bird is a symbol of wisdom.
What is an owl?
Popular pet bird that comes in cockatiel and cockatoo varieties.
What is a cockatiel?
Tiny seeds loved by finches and goldfinches.
What is nyjer (thistle) seed?
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” this bird is given on the first day.
What is a partridge?
Known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” Minnesota actually has about this many lakes.
What is over 11,000 lakes?
These birds migrate south for winter and return in spring.
What are geese?
These tiny finches are often kept in pairs for companionship.
What are zebra finches?
This grain is often added to mixes but mostly attracts ground-feeding birds.
What is millet?
This bird appears in the song “Walking in a Winter Wonderland.”
What is a bluebird?
This city is home to the largest mall in the United States.
What is Bloomington (Mall of America)?
Minnesota’s state bird, often seen on lakes.
What is the common loon?
This bird’s name sounds like a musical instrument.
What is a canary?
High-energy food often offered in blocks or cakes.
What is suet?
These birds are roasted in the classic Dickens tale A Christmas Carol.
What are turkeys?
Minnesota shares its northern border with this Canadian province.
What is Manitoba?
This small bird is famous for its chickadee-dee-dee call.
What is a chickadee?
Known for its intelligence, this large gray parrot is a favorite among bird lovers.
What is an African Grey?
These seeds are popular for attracting cardinals and grosbeaks.
What are safflower seeds?
This bird’s name is also a Christmas decoration.
What is a dove?
This river forms Minnesota’s eastern border with Wisconsin.
What is the Mississippi River?