Trivia Quiz on Avian Anatomy
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
A ready-made nature and science quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
Test your knowledge of avian anatomy—from the syrinx to the wishbone—in this fast-paced team quiz. Perfect for birders, biology buffs, and curious minds alike.
Gather your flock and dive into the fascinating world of bird biology with 11 bite‑size, multiple‑choice questions covering feathers, bones, and unique adaptations. This group trivia is ideal for classrooms, team-building, or casual fun during Zoom or Microsoft Teams calls, as well as community streams on YouTube Live, Twitch, or Kick—split into teams, debate your answers, and see who soars to the top.
1. What does the syrinx help a bird to do
A) Builds nests
B) Sing
C) Flaps faster
D) Hunts prey
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2. What part of a chicken is the 'parson's nose'
A) Breast
B) Rump
C) Tail
D) Wing
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3. How many tail feathers has a Kiwi
A) 1
B) None
C) 2
D) 3
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4. What bird has the most feathers per square inch
A) Hummingbird
B) Owl
C) Penguin
D) Crow
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5. The furcula is what part of a bird
A) Keel
B) Wishbone
C) Beak
D) Wattle
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6. Do the bones of a pigeon weigh more or less than its feathers
A) Less
B) More
C) About the same weight
D) Much more than the feathers
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7. Which is the only bird that drops it's upper eyelid to blink
A) Eagle
B) Owl
C) Parrot
D) Penguin
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8. The buffalo weaver is the only bird to develop a false what
A) a false tail feather
B) Penis to flash for mates
C) a false gular pouch
D) a false crest
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9. The owl is the only bird to drop its upper eyelid to wink. All other birds raise their lower __________
A) Eyelids
B) Feathers
C) Beaks
D) Nostrils
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10. There are about 40 different __________ in a birds wing.
A) Muscles
B) Bones
C) Feathers
D) Nerves
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11. Many seabirds that swallow fishes too large for immediate digestion go about with the esophagus filled. Apparently without discomfort, the tail of the fish sticks out of the __________
A) Bird's mouth
B) Beak
C) Bill
D) Throat
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