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
How many species of brood parasites are found in India?
8
12
18
25
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
Which of these birds are the common hosts for Common Hawk Cuckoos?
Babblers
Sunbirds
Crows
Bulbuls
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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