Here is another quiz showing a bird viewed from behind, with questions about the feather groups that are visible. Notice how the contours of the back define the feather groups.
More feather topography
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Question 1 |
The feathers labeled 1 are:
mantle | |
nape | |
scapulars | |
rump |
Question 2 |
The feathers labeled 2 are the:
greater coverts | |
rump | |
mantle | |
scapulars |
Question 3 |
The feathers labeled 3 are the:
mantle | |
uppertail coverts | |
scapulars | |
rump |
Question 4 |
The feathers labeled 4 are the:
scapulars | |
rump | |
uppertail coverts | |
secondaries |
Question 5 |
The species is:
Eastern Bluebird | |
Northern Cardinal | |
Black-headed Grosbeak | |
American Robin |
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David,
It looks like question 4 points to what many of us refer to as tertials. Technically, they are inner secondaries, but my first impulse was to look for tertials… Great quiz, as always! ~Matthew
Was going to say the same, thanks!
Good quiz! Thanks, looking forward to more.