The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : What is the largest living bird on Earth?
Possible answers:
- The ostrich
- The Andean condor
- The albatross
- The emu
Explanation: The ostrich is the largest living bird, reaching up to 2.75 m tall and weighing up to 150 kg. It cannot fly but can run at 70 km/h.
Question 2 : Which bird is capable of flying backwards?
Possible answers:
- The swift
- The sparrow
- The hummingbird
- The swallow
Explanation: The hummingbird is the only bird capable of flying backwards, hovering, and even flying upside down. Its wings beat up to 80 times per second!
Question 3 : Which bird has the largest wingspan in the world?
Possible answers:
- The golden eagle
- The albatross
- The pelican
- The condor
Explanation: The wandering albatross holds the wingspan record with up to 3.70 m. This seabird can glide for hours without flapping its wings.
Question 4 : What is a group of crows called?
Possible answers:
- Un troupeau
- Un banc
- Une volée
- Une meute
Explanation: A group of crows is called a "murder" in English, but in French it is simply called a "volée" (flock) of crows.
Question 5 : How many eyelids does a bird have?
Possible answers:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Explanation: Birds have 3 eyelids: an upper, a lower, and a nictitating membrane (transparent) that protects the eye while allowing them to see.
Question 6 : Which bird is the national symbol of France?
Possible answers:
- The dove
- The falcon
- The eagle
- The rooster
Explanation: The Gallic rooster has been the national symbol of France since antiquity. Its Latin name "gallus" means both "rooster" and "Gaul".
Question 7 : Which bird is known for imitating the human voice?
Possible answers:
- The raven
- The jay
- The myna bird
- The parrot
Explanation: The African grey parrot is considered the best imitator. It can learn over 1000 words and understand the context of their use.
Question 8 : Which bird is capable of sleeping while flying?
Possible answers:
- The swift
- The albatross
- The swallow
- Le goéland
Explanation: The swift can stay in flight for up to 10 months straight! It sleeps, eats and mates while flying. It only lands to nest.
Question 9 : What is special about flamingos at birth?
Possible answers:
- Il est gris/blanc
- Il est rose vif
- Il est noir
- Il est jaune
Explanation: Flamingos are born gray or white. Their pink color comes from carotenoid pigments found in the shrimp and algae they eat.
Question 10 : Which bird is known for "dancing" to attract its mate?
Possible answers:
- Le toucan
- L'oiseau de paradis
- Le faisan
- Le paon
Explanation: The male bird of paradise performs spectacular dances and displays its colorful plumage to attract females. These displays can last several hours.




