POUL 1010E EXAM 2 - PRACTICE EXAM
Name the organization that represents all aspects of aviculture and aims to educate the
public about keeping and breeding birds in captivity. - Answers - American Federation of
Aviculture
The illegal international trade in wildlife generates billions of dollars every year.
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
African grey parrots are known for their talking ability
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
What is the name of the extinct parrot that was native to the United States with a range
as far north as New York? - Answers - Carolina Parakeet
For bird species, the smuggling of eggs rather than live birds has become a huge
problem.
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
Parrots have a hooked upper bill but a flat, non-curved lower bill.
a. True
b. False - Answers - False
Name the international treaty, signed by the vast majority of existing nations, that
establishes international controls over trade in wild plant and animal species that are
threatened or may be threatened due to excessive commercial exploitation.
(Abbreviation is acceptable.) - Answers - CITES
Some parrot species ingest clay to potentially neutralize toxins ingested with some of
the seeds they eat.
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
A large parrot born and raised in captivity here in the United States would be expected
to have a(n) ______ leg band.
a. Closed
b. Open - Answers - Closed
Lories and lorikeets eat seeds.
a. True
b. False - Answers - False
Parrots are zygodactyl.
, a. True
b. False - Answers - True
Because the female eclectus is more brightly colored than the male, eclectus parrots
are said to exhibit ___________. - Answers - Reverse sexual dimorphism
One concern about the illegal trade of wildlife in the US is the introduction of invasive,
non-native species.
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
An iron storage disease, called ___________, is a problem commonly seen in toucans
and mynahs that are not fed a low iron diet in captivity. (Correct spelling for full credit.) -
Answers - Hemochromatosis
The _____ is a highly endangered, flightless parrot native to New Zealand. - Answers -
Kakapo
Seed-based diets are often high in fat.
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
Cement perches, which are ideal for keeping the toenails of pet parrots worn down,
should be the only perch type used in parrot cages.
a. True
b. False - Answers - False
Legal importation of at least one parrot species is still possible in the United States.
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
A leading cause of feather picking in pet parrots is boredom.
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
What is the most common feather color of parrots? - Answers - Green
Worldwide, this is the most widely distributed falcon and it was once classified as
endangered for extinction; but this is no longer the case as its numbers have recovered.
- Answers - Peregrine Falcon
Eagles are large hawks.
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
Name the organization that represents all aspects of aviculture and aims to educate the
public about keeping and breeding birds in captivity. - Answers - American Federation of
Aviculture
The illegal international trade in wildlife generates billions of dollars every year.
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
African grey parrots are known for their talking ability
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
What is the name of the extinct parrot that was native to the United States with a range
as far north as New York? - Answers - Carolina Parakeet
For bird species, the smuggling of eggs rather than live birds has become a huge
problem.
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
Parrots have a hooked upper bill but a flat, non-curved lower bill.
a. True
b. False - Answers - False
Name the international treaty, signed by the vast majority of existing nations, that
establishes international controls over trade in wild plant and animal species that are
threatened or may be threatened due to excessive commercial exploitation.
(Abbreviation is acceptable.) - Answers - CITES
Some parrot species ingest clay to potentially neutralize toxins ingested with some of
the seeds they eat.
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
A large parrot born and raised in captivity here in the United States would be expected
to have a(n) ______ leg band.
a. Closed
b. Open - Answers - Closed
Lories and lorikeets eat seeds.
a. True
b. False - Answers - False
Parrots are zygodactyl.
, a. True
b. False - Answers - True
Because the female eclectus is more brightly colored than the male, eclectus parrots
are said to exhibit ___________. - Answers - Reverse sexual dimorphism
One concern about the illegal trade of wildlife in the US is the introduction of invasive,
non-native species.
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
An iron storage disease, called ___________, is a problem commonly seen in toucans
and mynahs that are not fed a low iron diet in captivity. (Correct spelling for full credit.) -
Answers - Hemochromatosis
The _____ is a highly endangered, flightless parrot native to New Zealand. - Answers -
Kakapo
Seed-based diets are often high in fat.
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
Cement perches, which are ideal for keeping the toenails of pet parrots worn down,
should be the only perch type used in parrot cages.
a. True
b. False - Answers - False
Legal importation of at least one parrot species is still possible in the United States.
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
A leading cause of feather picking in pet parrots is boredom.
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
What is the most common feather color of parrots? - Answers - Green
Worldwide, this is the most widely distributed falcon and it was once classified as
endangered for extinction; but this is no longer the case as its numbers have recovered.
- Answers - Peregrine Falcon
Eagles are large hawks.
a. True
b. False - Answers - True
