Bird of prey species at WoEF - general knowledge
Bird of Prey Knowledge Quiz
Test your knowledge about bird of prey species with our engaging quiz! This quiz covers various aspects of hawks, owls, and falcons, including their habits, diets, and conservation status.
Challenge yourself and discover interesting facts, such as:
- The unique characteristics of Barn Owls
- Breeding habits of Harris Hawks
- The historical introduction of Little Owls in the UK
Which species was commonly referred to as the 'Dusky Hawk' or 'one-banded Buzzard'?
Common Buzzard
Sparrowhawk
Harris Hawk
Northern Hawk Owl
Which species at WoEF has the Latin name Bubo virginianus?
Great Horned Owl
Snowy Owl
Indian Rock Owl
Little Owl
Barn Owls have asymmetrical ears. Which ear is lower, left or right?
Left
Right
Kestrels are amber listed for conservation concern in the UK. Approximately how many breeding pairs exist in the UK?
1,000,000
350
46,000
123,000
80% of the Southern White Faced Owls diet is made up of what?
Small rodents such as mice
Spiders and scorpions
Large rodents like rats
Tiny insects
Common Buzzards are a soaring species - do they have a high or low wing loading?
High
Low
The Tawny Owl is the most common British Owl. But you won’t find them in which region?
England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Lugger Falcons are heavily threatened by the persecution of their preferred prey item - the Spiney Tailed Lizzard. What percentage of a breeding pair of luggers diet is compromised of this species of lizard?
45%
15%
70%
95%
Which famous falconer and landlord reportedly introduced Little Owls to the UK in the mid 19th century?
Gerald Lascelles
Gilbert Blaine
Baron Lilford
Philip Glasier
Harris Hawks are one of the few species that raise young more than once a year. They build nests from twigs, moss and other materials in trees, shrubby growth or cacti. But which sex does most of the building?
Male
Female
Kestrels were once kept to deter pigeons. Their species name ‘kestrel’ is derived from a French word ‘ crécelle’, which was a type of bell used by lepers to deter people. True or false?
True
False
Male and female European Eagle Owls have distinctive mating calls. One makes a high pitched two tone call, the other a low pitched single tone call. Which way round is it?
The male makes the two tone call, the female makes the one tone call.
The male makes the one tone call, the female makes the two tone call.
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