Q&A #1: Birds - Part I

1.   Which bird’s eyes are larger than its brain ?

       The Ostrich.

2.   Which bird is called the ‘Pirate bird’ ?

       Frigate bird.

     3.  What is the study of bird eggs called ?

       Oology.

     4.   Which bird makes the meow call ?

       Gray Catbird.



5.   What are the nicknames of the Kookaburra bird?

       Laughing Jackass, Bushman’s Clock.

     6.   Which bird has claws on its wings?

       Hoatzin.

     7.   Name the only bird that can fly backwards?

       Humming bird.

     8.   Which bird is called the go-away bird?

       Corythaixoides (Previously known as Grey Lourie).

     9.   How many eyelids do owls have ?

       Three eyelids.

     10. What is a group of geese on land called ?

       Gaggle.

     11. What is a group of geese in flight called ?

       Wedge or skein.

     12. Which bird spits out a foul smelling oil to keep away its enemies ?

       Fulmar.

     13. What is the part of the stomach of the owl that helps to filter the indigestible fur,bones,feathers of its prey called ?

       Gizzard.

     14. The program ‘Operation Nest Egg’ is an attempt to preserve which bird ?

       Kiwi.