News Stories Put Your Bird Knowledge to the Test 03/25/2020 Share How well do you know Canadian birds?Put your bird knowledge to the test! We will start off easy, what is the name of this bird?Can you ID this bird?Another backyard classic, what is the name of this bird?Time to prove you know your eagles. Tell us what you think this one is!Let’s see your inner birder come out. What do you think this one is called?One of the most intelligent non-human species in the world. This bird’s tricks and behaviours can impress anyone. What do you think it is? Owl be waiting for your answer. Can you guess this bird? This female belongs to species whose arrival back to Canada indicates that spring is on the way.Do you know who she is?Now this one can get tricky. This species looks very similar to another woodpecker that lives in the same habitat. Can you guess the name of this one? You can find this bird near any human settlement across the world. Whether you live in cities or the rural landscape, chances are you have come across this bird before. What’s its name? Beginner Don’t worry, we all start out as beginners! Although you know some of the common backyard birds, there are many others for your to discover. Canada has over 450 regally occurring birds which means you can spend a lot of time getting to know them!IntermediateNicely done—you know your way around the feeder! A few more birding trips outside or from inside your home, you will be impressing everyone you know.Photo of a Rose-breasted Grosbeak by Bill McMullenAdvancedYou have the eyes of an eagle! There is no fooling you when it comes to identifying Canada’s birds.Photo of a Warbling Vireo by Bill McMullen Quiz Maker – powered by Riddle Sign Up Back to Stories
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