Dodo Bird Quiz: What Do You Know?

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the dodo bird?

• Struthio camelus
• Raphus cucullatus
• Passer domesticus
• Gallus gallus

What was the approximate height of a dodo bird?

• 7-8 feet
• 1-2 feet
• 5-6 feet
• 3-4 feet

What was the approximate weight of a dodo bird?

• 41-60 pounds
• 61-80 pounds
• 10-20 pounds
• 21-40 pounds

What was the primary food source of the dodo bird?

• Insects
• Small mammals
• Fruit
• Fish

What was the habitat of the dodo bird?

• Mountains
• Deserts
• Rainforests
• Islands

What was the primary reason for the extinction of the dodo bird?

• Climate change
• Habitat loss
• Disease
• Hunting by humans

What year did the last sighting of a live dodo bird occur?

• 1700
• 1750
• 1662
• 1800

What was the color of the feathers of the dodo bird?

• Grey
• Brown
• Black
• White

What was the shape of the beak of the dodo bird?

• Hooked
• Curved
• Straight
• Pointed

What was the flight capability of the dodo bird?

• Could fly long distances
• Could not fly at all
• Could glide short distances
• Could fly short distances

What was the scientific classification of the dodo bird?

• Reptile
• Amphibian
• Mammal
• Bird

What was the native island of the dodo bird?

• Comoros
• Madagascar
• Seychelles
• Mauritius

What was the approximate population of the dodo bird before humans arrived on their island?

• 500-1000
• 3000-4000
• 1000-2000
• 2000-3000

What was the average lifespan of a dodo bird in the wild?

• 14-18 years
• 9-13 years
• 2-5 years
• 6-8 years

What was the main predator of the dodo bird?

• Tigers
• No Natural Predators
• Humans
• Crocodiles