Birds Quiz

The Wandering Albatross holds the record for the longest wingspan of any bird, measuring up to 3.5 meters.

Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight.

The peregrine falcon is the world's fastest bird, capable of diving at speeds of over 300 kilometers per hour (186 miles per hour).

Ostriches are flightless birds capable of running at speeds exceeding 70 kilometers per hour.

Flamingos get their pink colour from carotenoids from Shrimp and Algae, which are absorbed during digestion and deposited in their feathers and skin.

Hummingbirds are the only birds that can hover mid-air. Their unique wing structure allows them to flap in a figure-eight motion, enabling precise hovering.

The White-throated Needletail is the fastest bird in level flight, reaching speeds of 150 kilometers per hour.

The Arctic Tern migrates up to 71,000 km annually between the Arctic and Antarctic, making it the longest migration of any bird on Earth.

The Kori Bustard is the heaviest flying bird, with males weighing up to 18 kg (40 lbs).

The ostrich has the largest eyes relative to its body size, measuring about 5 cm in diameter, providing excellent vision to detect predators in open landscapes.