Module C7. Species characteristics and types Quiz

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  1. A breeder crèche-rears a nest of Goshawks, feeding them 5 times a day by hand. Which statement is true?1
  2. In wild birds of prey which of these things is a young falcon likely to imprint upon?1
  3. A hand-fed young hawk is likely to become imprinted upon you as a parent.1
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. In the UK the population of which falcon has increased dramatically since the 1960s?1
  7. Raising a young Owl from a young age is usually known as hand-rearing1
  8. It is important to match the type of bird of prey you fly to the reason for owning and flying it1
  9. Four young Harris Hawks are raised together in an aviary by the breeding pair that laid the eggs. What is this called?1
  10. 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
  11. Which is best if you want to train an owl for flying?1
  12. A parent-reared Harris Hawk is taken at 17 weeks of age for training. Which statement is correct?1
  13. If you want a pair of Owls for breeding, which is best?1
  14. In India cattle are regularly treated with the drug Diclofenac as a pain killer and anti inflammatory. What happens to Vultures that feed on treated cattle carcasses?1
  15. Which statement about Owls is true?1
  16. Owls store food in their ‘crop’ to carry it back to their youngsters1
  17. Raising a group of young hawks together without adult birds is known as.1
  18. In traditional Falconry which bird of prey was flown against skylarks?1
  19. Which statement about Vultures is true?1
  20. 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
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