Module C7. Species characteristics and types Quiz

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  1. Which statement about Owls is true?1
  2. In traditional Falconry which bird of prey was flown against skylarks?1
  3. In the UK the population of which falcon has increased dramatically since the 1960s?1
  4. Which of these types of Bird of Prey would you recommend for a first time Keeper who wants to fly his/her bird of prey free?1
  5. It is important to match the type of bird of prey you fly to the reason for owning and flying it1
  6. Which statement about Vultures is true?1
  7. You want to practise falconry and have permission to take rabbits and pheasants on a nearby farm. Which of these birds of prey is best suited to that quarry?1
  8. If you want a pair of Owls for breeding, which is best?1
  9. A breeder crèche-rears a nest of Goshawks, feeding them 5 times a day by hand. Which statement is true?1
  10. You are hoping to use a bird of prey for pest control of seagulls on land-fill sites. Which type of bird of Prey would you choose.1
  11. The best bird of prey for a young person to own is a Merlin as they are small and easier to handle and train1
  12. Which is best if you want to train an owl for flying?1
  13. In wild birds of prey which of these things is a young falcon likely to imprint upon?1
  14. You live in the countryside where there are lots of hedges and small woodlands. Which of these birds of prey is best suited to that ground?1
  15. Buzzards and Falcons are…1
  16. Owls store food in their ‘crop’ to carry it back to their youngsters1
  17. In captive bred, parent-reared birds of prey which of these things is a young Harris Hawk likely to imprint upon?1
  18. You live in East Anglia where there are large flat open spaces with no people or pets around. Which of these birds of prey is best suited to that ground?1
  19. Raising a group of young hawks together without adult birds is known as.1
  20. A hand-fed young hawk is likely to become imprinted upon you as a parent.1
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