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Bird of prey species at WoEF - general knowledge

A colorful illustration of various birds of prey in flight, including a hawk, owl, and falcon, soaring over a lush landscape

Bird of Prey Knowledge Quiz

Test your knowledge about bird of prey species with our engaging quiz! This quiz covers various aspects of hawks, owls, and falcons, including their habits, diets, and conservation status.

Challenge yourself and discover interesting facts, such as:

The unique characteristics of Barn Owls
Breeding habits of Harris Hawks
The historical introduction of Little Owls in the UK

12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by FlyingOwl42

Which species was commonly referred to as the 'Dusky Hawk' or 'one-banded Buzzard'?

Common Buzzard

Sparrowhawk

Harris Hawk

Northern Hawk Owl

Which species at WoEF has the Latin name Bubo virginianus?

Great Horned Owl

Snowy Owl

Indian Rock Owl

Little Owl

Barn Owls have asymmetrical ears. Which ear is lower, left or right?

Left

Right

Kestrels are amber listed for conservation concern in the UK. Approximately how many breeding pairs exist in the UK?

1,000,000

350

46,000

123,000

80% of the Southern White Faced Owls diet is made up of what?

Small rodents such as mice

Spiders and scorpions

Large rodents like rats

Tiny insects

Common Buzzards are a soaring species - do they have a high or low wing loading?

High

Low

The Tawny Owl is the most common British Owl. But you won’t find them in which region?

England

Scotland

Wales

Ireland

Lugger Falcons are heavily threatened by the persecution of their preferred prey item - the Spiney Tailed Lizzard. What percentage of a breeding pair of luggers diet is compromised of this species of lizard?

45%

15%

70%

95%

Which famous falconer and landlord reportedly introduced Little Owls to the UK in the mid 19th century?

Gerald Lascelles

Gilbert Blaine

Baron Lilford

Philip Glasier

Harris Hawks are one of the few species that raise young more than once a year. They build nests from twigs, moss and other materials in trees, shrubby growth or cacti. But which sex does most of the building?

Male

Female

Kestrels were once kept to deter pigeons. Their species name ‘kestrel’ is derived from a French word ‘ crécelle’, which was a type of bell used by lepers to deter people. True or false?

True

False

Male and female European Eagle Owls have distinctive mating calls. One makes a high pitched two tone call, the other a low pitched single tone call. Which way round is it?

The male makes the two tone call, the female makes the one tone call.

The male makes the one tone call, the female makes the two tone call.

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