April/May Photo ID Quiz
"Which Wren?"
Directions: Identify each of the numbered species and match it to the correct lettered silhouette.
Small and inconspicuous, these busy brown birds never seem to slow down or offer great looks. Being familiar with the sounds of these vociferous singers and knowing each wren’s habitat choice can be the best ways to identify (and locate) these birds as they work their way through the vegetation in search of insects. However, when these little busy-bodies do offer a moment’s glance, pay close attention to any colors and the bird’s shape. Is there a light supercilium? Are there any streaks? What’s the shape of the bill? How long is the tail? Get a feel for the shape of each wren and its proportions. With these clues in mind, these “skulkers of the shadows” should be no problem to identify.
[Hint: All of these wrens commonly occur in Ohio]
To submit your answers send an email to info@ohioyoungbirders.org with [April/May 2021 Quiz] in the subject line or, mail in your answers to OYBC Photo Quiz,13551 W. St. Rt. 2, Oak Harbor, OH 43449.
Small and inconspicuous, these busy brown birds never seem to slow down or offer great looks. Being familiar with the sounds of these vociferous singers and knowing each wren’s habitat choice can be the best ways to identify (and locate) these birds as they work their way through the vegetation in search of insects. However, when these little busy-bodies do offer a moment’s glance, pay close attention to any colors and the bird’s shape. Is there a light supercilium? Are there any streaks? What’s the shape of the bill? How long is the tail? Get a feel for the shape of each wren and its proportions. With these clues in mind, these “skulkers of the shadows” should be no problem to identify.
[Hint: All of these wrens commonly occur in Ohio]
To submit your answers send an email to info@ohioyoungbirders.org with [April/May 2021 Quiz] in the subject line or, mail in your answers to OYBC Photo Quiz,13551 W. St. Rt. 2, Oak Harbor, OH 43449.
Winning entries will be put into a drawing to win a copy of
a Kaufman Field Guide, a mystery field guide chosen by BSBO staff,
or a Black Swamp Bird Observatory cap!
PLUS assorted birder swag from our amazing sponsors!
* Must be an OYBC member to be eligible to win a prize
a Kaufman Field Guide, a mystery field guide chosen by BSBO staff,
or a Black Swamp Bird Observatory cap!
PLUS assorted birder swag from our amazing sponsors!
* Must be an OYBC member to be eligible to win a prize
Bits & Pieces Quiz Answers:
1: Sandhill Crane
2: American Wigeon
3: White-throated Sparrow
4: Black-throated Blue Warbler
5: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
6: Dickcissel
The February/March Photo Quiz winner is Caleb E., NE Chapter.
Thank you to all who participated!
1: Sandhill Crane
2: American Wigeon
3: White-throated Sparrow
4: Black-throated Blue Warbler
5: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
6: Dickcissel
The February/March Photo Quiz winner is Caleb E., NE Chapter.
Thank you to all who participated!
