Terror Bird Quiz: What Do You Know?

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the terror bird?

• Terroris avibus
• Raptorius maximus
• Aves terribilis
• Phorusrhacos

What was the approximate height of the terror bird?

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

What was the approximate weight of the terror bird?

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

What was the primary habitat of the terror bird?

• Deserts
• Forests
• Grasslands
• Mountains

What was the primary diet of the terror bird?

• Fish
• Meat
• Plants
• Insects

What was the estimated top speed of the terror bird?

• 21-30 mph
• 10-20 mph
• 31-60 mph
• 41-50 mph

What was the estimated lifespan of the terror bird?

• 31-40 years
• 21-30 years
• 11-20 years
• 5-10 years

What was the primary method of hunting for the terror bird?

• Chase
• Stalk
• Ambush
• Pounce

What was the estimated population of the terror bird?

• Less than 1,000
• 1,000-10,000
• Over 100,000
• 10,000-100,000

What was the estimated range of the terror bird?

• South America
• Europe
• Asia
• North America

What was the estimated time period that the terror bird lived in?

• Neogene
• Cretaceous
• Jurassic
• Paleogene

What was the estimated size of the terror bird's beak?

• 10-12 inches
• 13-15 inches
• 7-9 inches
• 4-6 inches

What was the estimated size of the terror bird's eyes?

• Large
• Small
• Medium
• Extra Large

What was the estimated size of the terror bird's brain?

• Small
• Large
• Extra Large
• Medium

What was the estimated size of the terror bird's wings?

• Large
• Small
• Medium
• Extra Large