Vulture Quiz: What Do You Know?

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Welcome to the Vulture Quiz: What Do You Know?
Vultures, with their distinctive appearance, ecological role, and their absence of a syrinx, vultures are known for their limited vocal abilities and other interesting characteristics.
From their unique adaptations to their vital role in nature's cleanup crew, this quiz will challenge your understanding of vultures and reveal just how much you truly know about these remarkable birds.
So, spread your wings of knowledge and embark on this avian adventure to see if you can soar through our Vulture Quiz!
Quiz Questions
- What is the scientific name for the vulture?
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- Accipitridae
- Strigidae
- Cathartidae
- Falconidae
- What is the wingspan of a vulture?
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- 6-7 feet
- 2-3 feet
- 4-5 feet
- 8-9 feet
- What is the average weight of a vulture?
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- 11-15 pounds
- 2-5 pounds
- 16-20 pounds
- 6-10 pounds
- What is the primary diet of vultures?
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- Fruits
- Meat
- Insects
- Vegetables
- What is the purpose of a vulture's bald head?
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- To intimidate predators
- To attract mates
- To prevent feathers from getting dirty while feeding
- To regulate body temperature
- What is the lifespan of a vulture in the wild?
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- 30-35 years
- 40-45 years
- 10-15 years
- 20-25 years
- What is the name for a group of vultures?
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- Herd
- Wake
- Gaggle
- Flock
- What is the habitat of vultures?
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- Grasslands
- Deserts
- Mountains
- Rainforests
- What is the primary role of vultures in their ecosystem?
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- Scavenging
- Seed dispersal
- Pollination
- Predation
- What is the name of the largest vulture species?
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- Cape vulture
- Andean condor
- King vulture
- Lappet-faced vulture
- What is the name of the smallest vulture species?
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- Turkey vulture
- Hooded vulture
- Egyptian vulture
- White-backed vulture
- What is the name of the vulture species that is critically endangered?
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- Ru00fcppell's vulture
- White-rumped vulture
- Indian vulture
- Griffon vulture
- What is the name of the vulture species that is endangered?
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- Cape vulture
- Bearded vulture
- Cinereous vulture
- Himalayan vulture
- What is the name of the vulture species that is near threatened?
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- Griffon vulture
- White-backed vulture
- Lappet-faced vulture
- Hooded vulture
- What is the name of the vulture species that is least concern?
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- King vulture
- Turkey vulture
- Palm-nut vulture
- Black vulture
Interesting Facts About Vultures
Here are some interesting facts about vultures:
What Do Vultures Eat?
Vultures have a diverse diet that extends beyond carrion. Alongside their scavenging habits, vultures also consume plant material such as pumpkins, coconuts, juniper berries, and grapes. While mammals are the primary source of carrion for vultures, they do not limit themselves to just that.
Dead birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates are also on their menu. Although vultures have a preference for "freshly" dead carrion, they are adaptable and will not hesitate to feed on decaying carcasses as well.
Where Do Vultures Live?
Male and female Black Vultures exhibit a striking similarity to each other throughout all seasons. These vultures can be found across a wide range, primarily inhabiting the southeastern United States extending north to Pennsylvania and west to central Texas, with a separate population residing in southern Arizona. Additionally, the Black Vulture species extends its distribution from Mexico all the way down to southern regions of South America.


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