The Ultimate Bird Quiz: The Answers To Week 1

And the answers you have been waiting for:

1. How big was a grey heron’s wingspan- about roughly 6 feet

2. Can greater flamingos be seen in the UK- yes, but only as an escape from zoos or collections

3. With the verreaux’s eagle, what 2 birds can perched young recall- Steppe eagle and imperial eagle

4. What difference on the head can separate adult male common and lesser kestrels-there is a difference in the shade of grey on the head.

5. What do ruffs do that are similar to black grouse- they have leks which is a group of mock fights between rival males over females

6. Can audouin’s gull be seen in the UK-Yes, but only as a vagrant

7. What is the american vagrant that is similar to a nightjar- common nighthawk

8.Did the wryneck ever breed in Britain-Yes, but only up until 1979

9. What bird family is the dunnock in-Accentors which include Alpine accentor and Siberian accentor

10. What is the species of chaffinch that lives on the canary islands-blue chaffinch

I wonder if you got 100%! If not, know that it was a very hard quiz. If you want easier questions, please leave a comment.