Birds of Paradise: Nature’s Most Colorful Creatures

General knowledge for all competitive examinations (Part -1)

1.Which is, the largest bird, in the world,?

Ans. (Ostrich)..

2. Which bird is, called for its ability, to mimic human speech,?

Ans. (African Grey Parrot)..

 

3. Which bird is, the national symbol, of the United States,?

Ans. (Bald Eagle)..

 

4. Which is ,the fastest bird, in level flight,?

Ans. (Peregrine Falcon)..

 

5. Which bird is, famous and popular for its long migration journey, from the Arctic to Antarctica,?

Ans. (Arctic Tern)..

 

6. Which bird is, known for its elaborate courtship dance,?

Ans. (Peacock)..

 

7. Which is, the smallest bird species, in the world,?

Ans. (Bee Hummingbird)..

8. Which bird is, often associated, with delivering babies, in folklore,?

Ans. (Stork)..

 

9. Which bird has, the largest wingspan, of any living bird,?

Ans. (Wandering Albatross)..

 

10. Which is, the only bird, capable of flying backward,?

Ans. (Hummingbird)..

 

11. Which bird is, considered sacred, in Hindu mythology,?

Ans. (Garuda)..

 

12.Which is, the national bird of India,?

Ans. ( Indian Peafowl (Peacock)

 

13. Which bird is, called for its distinctive call ,that sounds like laughter,?

Ans. (Kookaburra)..

 

14. Which bird is, regarded for its ability to hover, in mid-air, while hunting for prey,?

Ans.  (Kestrel)..

 

15.Which bird is, often associated, with wisdom, in many cultures,?

Ans. (Owl)..

 

 

16. Which bird, has the longest bill, in proportion to its body size,?

Ans. (Sword-billed Hummingbird)..

 

17. What is, the only species of bird, capable of flying backwards, upside down, and hovering for extended periods,?

Ans. (Hummingbird)..

 

18. Which bird is, regarded for its distinctive, haunting call, that sounds ,like a loon’s cry,?

Ans. (Common Loon)..

 

19. What is, the national bird of, (New Zealand)?

Ans. (Kiwi)..

 

20. Which bird species, is known for its remarkable ability, to mimic sounds, including human speech,?

Ans. (Lyrebird)..

 

21. Which bird is, called

 

 for its bright pink plumage, and is native, to the Americas,?

Ans. Flamingo

 

22. What is, the collective noun for a group of owls,?

Ans.  (Parliament)..

 

23. Which bird is, considered the symbol of peace,?

Ans. (Dove)..

 

24. Which bird species, is known for its ability, to perform complex aerial acrobatics, during courtship displays,?

Ans. ( Red-capped Manakin)..

 

25. What is the fastest animal, in horizontal flight, capable of reaching speeds, over 240 mph (386 km/h)?

Ans. (Peregrine Falcon)..

 

26. Which bird is, the national symbol of Australia,?

Ans. (Emu)..

 

27. What is, the world’s heaviest flying bird,?

Ans. (Kori Bustard)..

 

28. Which bird is,called for its remarkable ability, to imitate the sounds of chainsaws; car alarms, and other mechanical noises,?

Ans. (Superb Lyrebird)..

 

29. What is, the only continent where penguins, are found naturally,?

Ans. (Antarctica)..

 

30. Which bird is, called for its long, curved bill used for feeding, on nectar?

Ans. (Toucan)..

 

31. Which bird species is, famous for its bright; colorful plumage, and is native to the Amazon rainforest,?

Ans. (Scarlet Macaw)..

 

 

33. Which bird is, regarded for its distinctive “laughing” call; and is native to the forests, of Madagascar?

Ans. (Madagascar Crested Ibis)..

 

34. What is, the national bird, of South Africa,?

Ans.( Blue Crane)…