Name That Bird

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Birds inspire us with their magnificence, dignity and the grace of flight.

We love to watch these fascinating creatures, but how much do you know about identifying them? Take our bird identification quiz and find out.

To learn more about birds, find birding hot spots or download the latest bird desktop wallpaper, visit nature.org/birds.

After you take the quiz, tell us how you did by commenting below!

1. This yellow beauty is the state bird of Iowa, New Jersey and Washington State. It molts twice per year and has a vegetarian diet. (Photo © Flickr User: perryeck)
   1. Yellow Warbler
   2. Lesser Goldfinch
   3. Common Yellowthroat
   4. American Goldfinch


2. This bird builds its nests so thin that eggs can be seen through the outside, and both genders help incubate – a real partnership! (Photo © Flickr User: tguttilla)
   1. Purple Finch
   2. Spotted Towhee
   3. Rose-breasted Grosbeak
   4. Pink-sided Junco


3. This species nests in dead trees or fence posts, and often participates in nest-stealing – but it can be both the victim and the trespasser! (Photo © Flickr User: JRIDLEY1)
   1. Ladder-backed Woodpecker
   2. Red-headed Woodpecker
   3. Red-bellied Woodpecker
   4. Northern Flicker


4. The male version of this feathered friend is very protective of his territory and will fight off other males of the species. (Photo © Flickr User: Robert Strickland)
   1. Eastern Bluebird
   2. Lazuli Bunting
   3. Painted Bunting
   4. Painted Redstart


5. This species eats insects, but has been found sucking on tree sap and sugarcane in certain regions. (Photo © Flickr User: 1ladybug)
   1. American Three-toed Woodpecker
   2. Downy Woodpecker
   3. Hairy Woodpecker
   4. Black-and-white Warbler


6. This species is aptly named for the style of nest it builds. It ranges from Canada, migrating down through Central America and the Caribbean. (Photo © Flickr User: Birdfreak.com)
   1. Ovenbird
   2. Hermit Thrush
   3. Northern Waterthrush
   4. Orange-crowned Warbler

0-2 correct: Not too shabby! You might not know what they are called, but did you know that birds make great subjects for nature photos? Get outside, take a camera and share your bird photos with our online community!

3-4 correct: Good job! You’ve done your homework, but, there is still so much more to know! Grab your binoculars and find a birding hotspot.

5-6 correct: Out of sight! Have you thought about becoming an ornithologist? Share your love of our fine-feathered friends when you send one of our free, paperless bird e-cards.

Want to know more about these fascinating creatures? Check out the Bird of the Month to learn about this month's featured bird!

Bird information adapted from The Cornell Lab of Ornithology's All About Birds guide.

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