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Birds: Masters of the Sky

The wandering albatross has a 3.70 m wingspan and glides without flapping. The hummingbird flies backwards at 80 beats per second. The ostrich runs at 70 km/h without leaving the ground.

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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.

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