Brood parasitism in birds

An illustration of various bird species involved in brood parasitism, including cuckoos and their host birds, set in a natural environment with nests and eggs.

Brood Parasitism Quiz

Test your knowledge about the fascinating behavior of brood parasitism in birds! Whether you are a bird enthusiast or just curious about nature, this quiz will challenge your understanding of how certain bird species, like cuckoos, interact with their hosts.

Join now and explore topics such as:

Adaptations of brood parasites
Species found in India
Common hosts for various cuckoos

6 Questions2 MinutesCreated by FlyingNest25

What is brood parasitism?

Stealing food from other nests

Laying multiple clutches of eggs

Laying eggs in the nests of other bird species

Building nests and raising offspring

Which of these cuckoos is not a brood parasite?

Fork-tailed Drongo Cuckoo

Blue-faced Malkoha

Emerald Cuckoo

Plaintive Cuckoo

Which of these non-cuckoos is a brood parasite?

Wire-tailed Swallow

Yellow-rumped Honeyguide

Blue-tailed Bee eater

Indian Blackbird

What are some adaptations of brood parasites ?

The eggshells of brood parasites are often thicker than those of the hosts

Their eggs take less time to hatch than host eggs

Some parasitic offspring push the host’s eggs out of the nest

All of the above

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