Vulture Quiz: What Do You Know?

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the vulture?

• Accipitridae
• Strigidae
• Cathartidae
• Falconidae

What is the wingspan of a vulture?

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

What is the average weight of a vulture?

• 11-15 pounds
• 2-5 pounds
• 16-20 pounds
• 6-10 pounds

What is the primary diet of vultures?

• Fruits
• Meat
• Insects
• Vegetables

What is the purpose of a vulture's bald head?

• 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?

• 30-35 years
• 40-45 years
• 10-15 years
• 20-25 years

What is the name for a group of vultures?

• Herd
• Wake
• Gaggle
• Flock

What is the habitat of vultures?

• Grasslands
• Deserts
• Mountains
• Rainforests

What is the primary role of vultures in their ecosystem?

• Scavenging
• Seed dispersal
• Pollination
• Predation

What is the name of the largest vulture species?

• Cape vulture
• Andean condor
• King vulture
• Lappet-faced vulture

What is the name of the smallest vulture species?

• Turkey vulture
• Hooded vulture
• Egyptian vulture
• White-backed vulture

What is the name of the vulture species that is critically endangered?

• Ru00fcppell's vulture
• White-rumped vulture
• Indian vulture
• Griffon vulture

What is the name of the vulture species that is endangered?

• Cape vulture
• Bearded vulture
• Cinereous vulture
• Himalayan vulture

What is the name of the vulture species that is near threatened?

• Griffon vulture
• White-backed vulture
• Lappet-faced vulture
• Hooded vulture

What is the name of the vulture species that is least concern?

• King vulture
• Turkey vulture
• Palm-nut vulture
• Black vulture