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Birds of the World Quiz

From eagles to penguins, how well do you know the world's most fascinating birds?

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About the Birds of the World Quiz

The Birds of the World Quiz is a free medium-level Animals quiz featuring 20 multiple-choice questions. From eagles to penguins, how well do you know the world's most fascinating birds? Each question comes with a 20-second countdown timer and instant explanations after every answer so you can learn as you play. This quiz is completely free on GoKwiz — no account or sign up required.

Birds of the World Quiz — Practice Questions

1. What is the only bird that can fly backwards?

  1. Hummingbird
  2. Kingfisher
  3. Swallow
  4. Swift

2. Which bird has the largest wingspan in the world?

  1. Bald Eagle
  2. Condor
  3. Pelican
  4. Wandering Albatross

3. Which bird is known for its ability to mimic human speech?

  1. African Grey Parrot
  2. Cockatoo
  3. Crow
  4. Mynah Bird

4. What is the smallest bird in the world?

  1. Bee Hummingbird
  2. Goldcrest
  3. Pygmy Owl
  4. Wren

5. Which bird lays the largest eggs in the world?

  1. Albatross
  2. Condor
  3. Emu
  4. Ostrich

6. Do penguins live in the Arctic or Antarctic?

  1. Antarctic
  2. Arctic
  3. Both
  4. Neither — they live on the equator

7. What is a group of owls called?

  1. A colony
  2. A flock
  3. A murder
  4. A parliament

8. Which bird is the symbol of the United States?

  1. Bald Eagle
  2. Golden Eagle
  3. Peregrine Falcon
  4. Wild Turkey

9. What is the fastest bird in the world?

  1. Frigate Bird
  2. Golden Eagle
  3. Peregrine Falcon
  4. Swift

10. Which bird is famous for its elaborate dancing courtship display?

  1. Bird of Paradise
  2. Crane
  3. Flamingo
  4. Peacock

11. How do flamingos get their pink colour?

  1. From minerals in the water
  2. From sunlight exposure
  3. From their diet of algae and crustaceans
  4. They are born pink

12. Which bird migrates the longest distance?

  1. Arctic Tern
  2. Bar-tailed Godwit
  3. Monarch Butterfly
  4. Ruby-throated Hummingbird

13. What is the loudest bird in the world?

  1. Cockatoo
  2. Kakapo
  3. Screaming Piha
  4. White Bellbird

14. Which bird cannot fly but is an excellent swimmer?

  1. Cassowary
  2. Emu
  3. Kiwi
  4. Penguin

15. What is the only bird known to have a venomous bite?

  1. Harpy Eagle
  2. Pitohui
  3. Secretary Bird
  4. Shrike

16. Which bird is the national symbol of Australia?

  1. Cassowary
  2. Emu
  3. Kookaburra
  4. Rainbow Lorikeet

17. What is a group of crows called?

  1. A colony
  2. A flock
  3. A murder
  4. A parliament

18. Which bird has eyes that face forward (like humans) rather than to the sides?

  1. Eagle
  2. Owl
  3. Pigeon
  4. Sparrow

19. What is the heaviest flying bird in the world?

  1. Andean Condor
  2. Great Bustard
  3. Wandering Albatross
  4. Whooper Swan

20. Which bird is famous for its elaborate eye-spotted tail feathers?

  1. Bird of Paradise
  2. Flamingo
  3. Peacock
  4. Pheasant

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How many questions are in the Birds of the World Quiz?

This quiz contains 20 questions.

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This quiz is rated medium difficulty, with a 20-second timer per question.

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