Birds Around Us | some unique birds around us | general knowledge

The study of birds is called Ornithology. Salim Ali of India is called the Father of Ornithology. In this section we shall study about different types of birds, their significance. 

1. Emperor and Galpagos are the species of which bird?

ans : Penguin. 

Penguin

2. What is the name of a bird having a blue head, which is protected by a bony helmet?

ans : Guineafowl. 

Guineafowl

3. Which is a large and high-flying bird of prey?

ans : Hawk 

Hawk

4. Which is the fastest running bird on a land, running up to 45 miles per hour?

ans : Ostrich. 

Ostrich

5. Which bird is referred to as the "King of Birds"?

ans : Garuda 

Garuda

6. Name the large beautiful water bird which belongs to the family of geese and ducks.

ans : Swan 

Swan

7. Which bird's name is a Maori word referring to the shrill call of the male?

ans : Kiwi 

Kiwi

8. Which is the National Bird of India?

ans : Peacock. 

Peocock

9. Name the bird which lays eggs in another bird's nest but is known for making melodious calls.

ans : Koel 

Koel

10. Which bird's name comes from a Polynesian word for 'fowl'?

ans : Moa

11. Name the mythical bird that emerges from its own ashes.

ans: Phoenix 

Phoenix

12. Name the extict flightless bird which was an inhabitant of the island of Mauitius.

ans : Dodo. 

Dodo