Flamingo Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the flamingo?

• Phoenicopterus roseus
• Phoenicopterus chlororhynchos
• Phoenicopterus ruber
• Phoenicopterus minor

What is the average lifespan of a flamingo in the wild?

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

Where do flamingos live?

• Africa
• Australia
• North America
• Asia

What is the average height of a flamingo?

• 2-3 feet
• 3-4 feet
• 4-5 feet
• 5-6 feet

What is the average wingspan of a flamingo?

• 2-3 feet
• 3-4 feet
• 4-5 feet
• 5-6 feet

What is the average weight of a flamingo?

• 2-3 lbs
• 3-4 lbs
• 4-5 lbs
• 5-6 lbs

What is the primary food source of flamingos?

• Insects
• Fish
• Plants
• Crustaceans

What type of bill does a flamingo have?

• Straight
• Curved
• Hooked
• Spoon-shaped

What color are flamingos when they are born?

• White
• Grey
• Pink
• Black

How often do flamingos lay eggs?

• Once a year
• Twice a year
• Every two years
• Every three years

What is the average number of eggs a flamingo will lay?

• 1-2
• 3-4
• 5-6
• 7-8

What is the incubation period of a flamingo egg?

• 21 days
• 30 days
• 35 days
• 42 days

How long does it take for a flamingo chick to be able to fly?

• 2-3 weeks
• 3-4 weeks
• 4-5 weeks
• 11 weeks

What type of social structure do flamingos have?

• Solitary
• Pair-bonded
• Flock
• Herd

What type of habitat do flamingos prefer?

• Forests
• Deserts
• Grasslands
• Wetlands