Get ready to spread your wings and soar into the fascinating world of bird trivia where you will discover more about what makes these feathered wonders so utterly captivating.
From giant emus and pelicans to tiny finches and wrens, they are all equally interesting with their own quirks, songs, and ways of life.
During my discovery of birds, I learned about all eighteen species of penguin, the difference between Strigidae owls and Tytonidae owls, and was mesmerized by the weirdness of the Vulturine Guineafowl!
Are you ready to join me on my journey into the weirdly wonderful world of birds?
It’s time to show off just how much you know about birds with this collection of general bird trivia questions that will take us into the intriguing world of avian life.
Birds, with their vibrant colors, graceful flight, and melodious songs, have captivated human fascination for centuries.
With nearly 10,000 species across the globe, we are going to delve into their communication, feeding habits, and nesting behaviors.
Are you ready to unravel the mysteries of these extraordinary creatures that enrich our planet?
Let’s make a start!
1. Can you name the smallest species of bird in the world?
The Bee Hummingbird
2. What is the only species of bird that can eat with their feet?
Parrots
3. What is the national bird of the USA?
The Bald Eagle
4. Which species of bird is known for its ability to fly backwards?
The Hummingbird
5. Can you name the largest species of flying bird in the world?
The Wandering Albatross
6. Which species of bird is used as a symbol of peace?
The Dove
7. What bird is also known as a 'Yaffle', due to its high-pitched chirp that sounds like laughter?
Green Woodpecker
8. Which bird species is known for building some nests that are often sphere shaped
The Weaverbird
9. Approximately what percentage of birds are nocturnal?
30%
10. What is the most common species of owl in North America?
The Great Horned Owl
11. Can you name the largest species of flightless bird in the world?
Ostriches
12. What species is the only bird that has proven to have the ability to recognize itself in the mirror?
The Eurasian Magpie
13. What species is the only bird that has proven to have the ability to recognize itself in the mirror?
The Eurasian Magpie
14. The Eastern Bluebird is the state bird of which US state?
New York
15. What alternative name is given to the American Kestrel?
The Sparrow Hawk
16. Can you name the largest and heaviest flightless bird to have ever lived which went extinct between the 13th - 17th century?
The Vorombe Titan
17. Can you name the largest and heaviest flightless bird to have ever lived which went extinct between the 13th - 17th century?
The Vorombe Titan
18. Which bird was recorded to be the loudest bird in the world in 2020?
The White Bellbird
19. A female Laysan Albatross is known to be the oldest bird in the world who is still living. What year did she hatch?
1951
20. Can you name the fastest flying bird in the world?
The Peregrine Falcon
21. What is the national bird of Canada?
The Common Loon
22. A Blue Fronted Amazon Parrot named Prudle holds the record for the largest vocabulary of words spoken by a bird. How many words does he know?
800
Wild Bird Trivia Questions
As much as I enjoy learning about birds and seeing them in real life in zoos and aviaries at the park, there’s nothing I love more than observing them in their natural habitats.
Thanks to broadcasters like David Attenborough, we are able to behold the wonder of wild birds from our own living rooms.
It’s because of documentaries like Our Planet that we know about the amazing dance of the male bird-of-paradise and the quartet performances by the male blue manakins.
So, ready to test your wild birds trivia knowledge?
Here we go!
1. What is the largest species of falcon?
The Gyrfalcon
2. Which species of bird is known to be the most aggressive towards humans?
The Cassowary
3. Which red and green feathered parrot is native to the island of Madagascar?
The Red Fody
4. Can you name the country that is home to the most species of birds?
Columbia
5. Approximately, how many species of birds are there in the USA?
860
6. The Kakapo parrot is native to the rainforests of which country?
New Zealand
7. In which country will you find no native birds?
Vatican City
8. Which country has the highest number of threatened bird species?
Brazil
9. What is the largest species of woodpecker in North America?
The Pileated Woodpecker
10. The Vorombe Titan was the largest species of bird that ever lived. Which East African country were they native to?
Madagascar
Famous Bird Trivia Questions
I really enjoy watching movies, especially movies that feature animals and birds.
Since the dawn of cinema, birds have been heavily featured to symbolize peace, intelligence, loyalty, and terror.
From Alfred Hitchcock to Walt Disney, Edgar Allan Poe to J.R.R. Tolkien, birds have been a powerful, and beautiful way of evoking emotion for decades.
The whole family should be able to get involved with this famous bird trivia round!
Let’s get going!
1. What species of bird appeared in 'Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree'?
Owl
2. In Alfred Hitchcock’s 'The Birds', over 25,000 live birds were used during filming. What five bird species were used?
Wild gulls, ravens, crows, finches, and sparrows
3. How many owls were used as Hedwig in the Harry Potter movies?
7
4. What species of bird is Zazu in 'The Lion King'?
Red-billed Hornbill
5. In what film series does Diaval, the shapeshifting raven appear in?
Maleficent
6. What species of bird is Iago in Disney's 'Aladdin'?
Scarlet Macaw
7. In what year were we first introduced to Daffy Duck?
1934
8. What species of bird is mentioned in Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'?
An albatross
9. Who is missing from this line up of five friends who live together on a farm in a classic folk tale? Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey, Foxy Loxy.
Chicken Little
10. What is the name of Hans Christian Anderson's classic tale about a cygnet who matures into a beautiful swan?
The Ugly Duckling
Multiple Choice Bird Trivia Questions
The final round of our bird trivia is a great way of getting everyone involved, no matter how much bird knowledge they have.
This multiple choice section has no trick questions, though I have had a little fun making up some of the duff answers!
So, do you know the differences between your penguins, parrots, pigeons, and peewees?
Let’s go!
1) Which of these species of parrot is the largest? A) Hyacinth Macaw B) Grey Parrot C) Scarlet Macaw D) Moluccan Eclectus
A) Hyacinth Macaw
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