Test Your Knowledge with the Hummingbird Quiz

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the hummingbird?

• Corvidae
• Trochilidae
• Apodidae
• Accipitridae

What is the average size of a hummingbird?

• 8-9 inches
• 2-3 inches
• 6-7 inches
• 4-5 inches

What is the average weight of a hummingbird?

• 0.1-0.2 ounces
• 0.7-0.8 ounces
• 0.3-0.4 ounces
• 0.5-0.6 ounces

What is the wingspan of a hummingbird?

• 6-7 inches
• 2-3 inches
• 8-9 inches
• 4-5 inches

What is the primary diet of a hummingbird?

• Seeds
• Nectar
• Insects
• Fruit

How fast can a hummingbird flap its wings?

• 60-70 times per second
• 10-30 times per second
• 50-70 times per second
• 80-90 times per second

What is the average lifespan of a hummingbird?

• 5-7 years
• 8-9 years
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years

What is the smallest species of hummingbird?

• Bee hummingbird
• Broad-tailed hummingbird
• Ruby-throated hummingbird
• Anna's hummingbird

What is the largest species of hummingbird?

• Giant hummingbird
• Violet sabrewing
• Magnificent hummingbird
• Blue-throated hummingbird

What is the hummingbird's heart rate?

• 50-60 beats per minute
• 500-1200 beats per minute
• 90-100 beats per minute
• 70-80 beats per minute

What is the hummingbird's flight speed?

• 10-20 mph
• 50-60 mph
• 30-40 mph
• 70-80 mph

What is the hummingbird's incubation period?

• 11-12 days
• 9-10 days
• 7-8 days
• 5-6 days

What is the hummingbird's predator?

• All of the above
• Hawk
• Snake
• Owl

What is the hummingbird's defense mechanism?

• Camouflage
• All of the above
• Flying away
• Diving

What is the hummingbird's conservation status?

• Endangered
• Least Concern
• Vulnerable
• Near Threatened