Question 1: Which bird of the monarch flycatcher family is featured in today’s image?
A Black-naped monarch
B Celestial monarch
C Banda Sea monarch
The appearance of the black-naped monarch is striking. The male has a black nape patch and half-collar, while the coloration of the female is more muted with olive-brown wings and no black head markings. This small, agile songbird belongs to the monarch flycatcher family. It feeds on insects, which it catches in midair.
Correct Answer: Black-naped monarch
Question 2: What material does the black-naped monarch use to decorate its nest?
A Small pebbles
B Spider-egg cases
C Feathers of other birds
The black-naped monarch adds a unique touch to its nest by decorating it with spider-egg cases. While the female carefully builds the cup-shaped nest, the male stands guard. Once the nest is completed, she lays a typical clutch of three eggs, which both parents take turns incubating. After about 12 days, the chicks hatch, and both parents share the responsibility of feeding them.
Correct Answer: Spider-egg cases
Question 3: The scissor-tailed flycatcher is the state bird of …
A Illinois
B Oklahoma
C Nevada
The scissor-tailed flycatcher is the Sooner State’s official bird. Also called the swallow-tailed flycatcher or scissorstail, the striking insect-eater belongs to the Tyrannus genus, a group commonly known as kingbirds. Native to North and Central America, this bird is easily recognized by its long, elegant tail and graceful aerial maneuvers.
Correct Answer: Oklahoma