Hummingbird Quiz
Test Your Knowledge
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Hummingbird Quiz Test Your Knowledge
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In general, what role does the male
hummingbird have in building nests and feeding babies?
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The male hummingbird does absolutely nothing to care for the nest or the babies. (Exceptions: There are very rare records of Rufous and Ruby-throated Males tending to nests.) |
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How many hummingbird species have
occurred in the United States?
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26 species have been recorded in the United States. |
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How long is a Ruby-throated Hummingbird
from tip of beak to tip of tail?
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A Ruby-throated Hummingbird is about 3 inches long. |
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How big is a hummingbird's egg?
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A hummingbirds egg is less than 1/2 inch long and weighs less than 1/2 gram.. |
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Which hummingbird nests in Alaska?
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Only the Rufous Hummingbird nests in Alaska. |
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What do hummingbirds eat?
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Hummingbirds eat flower nectar and tiny insects. |
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| What is the name of the bright-colored
patch on the throats of most male hummingbirds?
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The bright colored throat patch is called a gorget. |
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