Sandpiper Quiz: How Much Do You Know?

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the Sandpiper?

• Scolopacidae
• Recurvirostridae
• Charadriidae
• Rallidae

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

• 10-12 years
• 7-9 years
• 4-6 years
• 1-3 years

Where do Sandpipers live?

• All of the above
• South America
• North America
• Europe

What is the average weight of a Sandpiper?

• 0.5-1.5 ounces
• 2-4 ounces
• 8-10 ounces
• 5-7 ounces

What is the average length of a Sandpiper?

• 5-7 inches
• 11-13 inches
• 14-16 inches
• 8-10 inches

What type of beak do Sandpipers have?

• Long and curved
• Short and straight
• Long and straight
• Short and curved

What type of habitat do Sandpipers prefer?

• Wetlands
• Mountains
• Deserts
• Forests

What do Sandpipers primarily eat?

• Insects
• Plants
• Small mammals
• Fish

What is the main predator of Sandpipers?

• Birds of prey
• Foxes
• Snakes
• Large fish

What is the primary method of communication for Sandpipers?

• Body language
• Visual displays
• Scent marking
• Vocalizations

What is the primary purpose of the Sandpiper's long beak?

• Mating display
• Digging
• Feeding
• Defense

What type of feet do Sandpipers have?

• Webbed
• Talons
• Hooves
• Toes

What is the primary color of Sandpipers?

• Black
• Gray
• Brown
• White

What type of nest do Sandpipers build?

• Burrows
• Tree nests
• Cavities
• Ground nests

How many eggs do Sandpipers typically lay?

• 7-8
• 5-6
• 1-2
• 3-4