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[HOME PAGE][Lab Information][Lab syllabus][List of birds to learn][Related Web Links][Student List] QUIZ 1 - IN TAXONOMIC ORDER
Each quiz will last no more than 30 minutes. The quiz will be worth 20 points. We will ask you a minimum of 5 questions and a maximum of 10 questions. The number of questions will be dependent on how active the birds are during the alotted time. The field quiz will take place during the first 30 minutes in the field.
You must know the order, family, common name, habitat, and habits and be able to identify by sight each species marked with a. There are about 82 species on the list. In addition, you will be expected to learn the vocalization for the 34 species labeled with a
symbol.
| Thayer Birding Software Checklist - VIRGINIA Birds on this list: 82 |
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| Order Gaviiformes
Loons Family GaviidaeLoons |
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Gavia immer
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| Order Procellariiformes Albatrosses, Shearwaters, Storm-Petrels, etc | ||
| Family ProcellariidaeShearwaters and Petrels | ||
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Puffinus griseus
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| Order Pelicaniformes Pelicans, Cormorants, Gannets, etc | ||
| Family Sulidae Gannets and Boobies | ||
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Morus bassanus
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| Family Pelicanidae Pelicans | ||
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Pelecanus occidentalis
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| Order Ciconiiformes Herons, Egrets,Storks, etc | ||
| Family ArdeidaeHerons, Egrets and Bitterns | ||
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Botaurus lentiginosus
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Ardea herodias
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| Family Threskiornithidae Ibis and Spoonbills | ||
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Eudocimus albus
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| Family CathartidaeNew World Vultures | ||
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Coragyps atratus
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Cathartes aura
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| Order Anseriformes
Waterfowl and Screamers Family Anatidae Waterfowl |
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Cygnus columbianus
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Cygnus olor
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Anser caerulescens
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Branta bernicla
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Branta canadensis
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Aix sponsa
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Anas crecca
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Anas rubripes
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Anas platyrhynchos
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Anas acuta
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Anas discors
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Anas clypeata
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Anas strepera
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Anas americana
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| Aythya marila | ||
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Aythya affinis
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| Clangula hyemalis | ||
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Melanitta nigra
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Bucephala albeola
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Lophodytes cucullatus
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Mergus merganser
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| Order Columbiformes
Pigeons, Doves, Solitaires, and Dodo Family Columbidae Pigeons and Doves |
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Zenaida macroura
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| Order Strigiformes
Owls Family Strigidae Owls |
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Strix varia
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| Order Coraciiformes
Kingfishers, Bee-Eaters, Rollers, etc Family AlcedinidaeKingfishers |
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Ceryle alcyon
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| Order Piciformes
Woodpeckers, Toucans, Honeyguides, etc Family Picidae Woodpeckers |
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Melanerpes erythrocephalus
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Melanerpes carolinus
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Sphyrapicus varius
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Picoides pubescens
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Picoides villosus
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Colaptes auratus
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Dryocopus pileatus
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| Order Falconiformes Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, etc | ||
| Family Accipitridae Hawks, Eagles and Kites | ||
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Haliaeetus leucocephalus
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Circus cyaneus
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Accipiter cooperii
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Buteo jamaicensis
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| Buteo lagopus | ||
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Aquila chrysaetos
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| Family FalconidaeFalcons and Caracaras | ||
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Falco columbarius
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Falco peregrinus
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| Order Galliformes
Pheasants, Guineafowl,Cracids, etc Family PhasianidaePheasants, Grouse, Quail and Turkeys |
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Meleagris gallopavo
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| Order Gruiformes
Rails, Cranes, Bustards, etc Family RallidaeRails and Coots |
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Fulica americana
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| Order Charadriiformes
Gulls, Terns, Alcids, Sandpipers, etc Family CharadriidaePlovers and Lapwings |
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Charadrius vociferus
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| Family Haematopodidae Oystercatchers | ||
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Haematopus palliatus
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| Family Recurvirostridae Avocets and Stilts | ||
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Recurvirostra americana
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| Family ScolopacidaeSandpipers | ||
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Tringa flavipes
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Calidris pusilla
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| Family Laridae Gulls and Terns | ||
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Larus atricilla
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Larus delawarensis
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Larus argentatus
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Larus marinus
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Sterna hirundo
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Sterna antillarum
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Rynchops niger
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| Order Passeriformes
Perching Birds Family Tyrannidae Tyrant Flycatchers |
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Sayornis phoebe
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| Family Alaudidae Larks | ||
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Eremophila alpestris
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| Family Corvidae Crows and Jays | ||
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Cyanocitta cristata
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Corvus brachyrhynchos
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Corvus corax
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| Family Paridae Tits and Allies | ||
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Parus carolinensis
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Parus bicolor
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| Family Sittidae Nuthatches | ||
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Sitta carolinensis
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| Family Certhiidae Creepers | ||
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Certhia americana
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| Family Troglodytidae Wrens | ||
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Thryothorus ludovicianus
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| Family Regulidae Kinglets | ||
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Regulus satrapa
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| Family Turdidae Thrushes | ||
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Sialia sialis
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Catharus guttatus
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Turdus migratorius
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| Family Motacillidae Wagtails and Pipits | ||
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Anthus rubescens
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| Family Bombycillidae Waxwings and Silky-flycatchers | ||
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Bombycilla cedrorum
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| Family Sturnidae Starlings | ||
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Sturnus vulgaris
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| Family Cardinalidae Cardinals and Grosbeaks | ||
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Cardinalis cardinalis
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| Family Embirizidae Buntings,Sparrows and Allies | ||
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Passerina cyanea
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Passerella iliaca
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Melospiza melodia
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Zonotrichia albicollis
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Junco hyemalis
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Plectrophenax nivalis
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| Family IcteridaeBlackbirds and Orioles | ||
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Agelaius phoeniceus
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Sturnella magna
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| Family FringillidaeSiskins, Crossbills and Allies | ||
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Carpodacus purpureus
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Carduelis tristis
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| Family Passeridae Old World Sparrows | ||
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Passer domesticus
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