Osprey Quiz
What do osprey mainly eat?
Insects
Mice
Fish
Carrion (dead animals)
What caused ospreys in New Jersey to land on the Endangered Species List in 1974?
Hunting
Egg poaching
The insecticide DDT
Natural predators
How many broods per year do ospreys have?
One
Two
Three
How many eggs do osprey lay per brood?
6-10
5-8
9-13
1-4
What makes ospreys unique?
They are the only birds with yellow eyes.
They have a reversible outer toe that allows them to grasp with two toes in front and two behind.
They are the only birds that hunt for fish.
They nest primarily on rooftops.
What are ospreys preferred habitat?
Nearly any body of water: saltmarshes, rivers, ponds, reservoirs, estuaries, and even coral reefs.
Very dry and windy deserts that don't get much rain.
Treeless tundra where the climate is cold and windy.
Mountain-side caves that are moist and secluded, with very little sunlight.
What do ospreys use to make their nests?
Sticks
Grass
Bark
A, B, and C are correct
None of the above
Ospreys are nicknamed “Fish Hawk” because of their diet.
True
False
Ospreys live in New Jersey year-round.
True, ospreys live in New Jersey year-round and can be spotted during any month of the year.
False, ospreys are only in New Jersey during their breeding season, roughly March to September.
At what age do osprey chicks fly?
They can fly immediately after hatching.
1-2 weeks after hatching.
4-5 weeks after hatching.
7-8 weeks after hatching.
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