Group Names
A “murder” in large number
Crows
This bird can turn its head 270 degrees
Owls
This bird uses tools to problem solve
Crow
The branch of biology is dedicated to the study of birds
Ornithology
Pennsylvania state bird
Ruffed Grouse
These birds can be found in wakes, kettles, and committees
Vultures
Birds replace their feathers every year in a process called:
Molting
A group of eggs is called BONUS: a group of chicks is called
A clutch; a brood
The Tyrannosaurus Rex’s closest known relative today
Chickens
The bird on the Ornithology Club logo
Merlin
These birds are a pandemonium in large number
Parrots
This makes up to 5% of an owl’s body weight
Eyes
The type behavior when smaller birds will harass a bird of prey through diving or chasing
Mobbing
North America was formerly home to billions of these birds that we once used to carry messages
Passenger Pigeons
Most common state bird
Northern Cardinal
“Screaming,” “giant,” “shiny,” and “bronze” are names for this bird with unusual reproductive behavior
Cowbird
Remiges and retrices are both names for:
Feathers
When starlings flock together and create dazzling shapes in the air as a group
Murmuration
The species of the oldest recorded bird, 71-year old Wisdom
Albatross
Big Bird is a:
Canary, apparently
Ducks can be categorized as “diving” ducks, such as redheads and canvasbacks. What is the other category of ducks, like mallards?
Dabbling Ducks
The bird with the slowest flight
Woodcocks
The restlessness birds experience before migration is called:
Zugunruhe
The European Starling was released into cities in honor of a famous playwright
Shakespeare
How many football (NFL) teams are named after birds? BONUS: name them
5; Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens