birds

Question 1

Small to medium-sized songbird known for its tail-wagging behavior. Insectivores, often found near water.

Answer 1

wigtail

Question 3

Answer 3

raven

Question 4

omnivorous and opportunistic feeders, consuming a variety of insects, fruits, carrion, and even small vertebrates. They are also known for their tool use and problem-solving abilities.

Answer 4

Magpies

/ˈmæɡ.paɪ/

Magpies are intelligent birds of the family Corvidae, known for their black and white plumage and long tails. The most common magpie species is the Eurasian magpie (Pica pica), found throughout Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa. Other magpie species include the:

Oriental magpie (Pica serica)
Yellow-billed magpie (Pica nuttalli)
Iberian magpie (Pica pica melano)
Here’s a fun fact! Magpies are one of the few non-mammalian species that can recognize themselves in a mirror test. This suggests that magpies have a sense of self-awareness.

Question 5

Largest bird of prey in Australia. Opportunistic predator with a varied diet.

Answer 5

Wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax)

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Accipitriformes
Family: Accipitridae
Genus: Aquila
Species: Aquila audax

Etymology:
“wedge-tailed”: refers to tail shape
“Aquila”: Latin for “eagle”
“audax”: Latin for “bold” or “daring”

Question 6

a large, long-legged bird of prey found in sub-Saharan Africa. It is known for its terrestrial lifestyle, spending most of its time hunting on the ground in grasslands and savannas.

Answer 6

Secretarybird

Question 7

drake noun
/dreɪk/
/dreɪk/
​a male duck
SEE ALSO ducks and drakes
TOPICS BirdsC2