Continuing the challenge of comparing bird weights, here are some familiar species to test your knowledge.
Still more bird weights
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Question 1 |
How does an ordinary can of soda compare to the weight of a Little Blue Heron?
Heron weighs more | |
About the same | |
Soda weighs more |
Question 1 Explanation:
both weigh about 340 grams or 12 ounces
Question 2 |
Which species weighs more?
Purple Martin | |
European Starling |
Question 2 Explanation:
European Starling 82g --- Purple Martin 57g
Question 3 |
Which species weighs more?
European Starling
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Northern Mockingbird
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Question 3 Explanation:
European Starling 82g --- Northern Mockingbird 48g
Question 4 |
Which species weighs more?
Rock Pigeon
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Pied-billed Grebe |
Question 4 Explanation:
Rock Pigeon 254g --- Pied-billed Grebe 425g
Question 5 |
Which species weighs more?
Northern Cardinal | |
American Robin |
Question 5 Explanation:
American Robin 75g --- Northern Cardinal 45 g
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yeah, I got them all right!
I donno, I’ve handled a lot of Great Blue Herons, and there are some chunkers out there.
Hi Nicole, The quiz says Little Blue Heron, maybe you misread? Great Blue is indeed much heavier!