Conifers and the Birds They Support

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1. How many conifer seeds can an individual white-winged crossbill eat each day?

a. 1,000 seeds

21.2%

b. 1,500 seeds

37.8%

c. 2,500 seeds

23.3%

d. 3,000 seeds

17.8%

2. What is the purpose of the wax-like coating on conifer needles?

f. A, B, C and D

49.6%

e. A, C and D

24.8%

a. To prevent water loss inside the needle.

20.4%

d. To keep needles from freezing.

4.3%

b. To shield needle from ultraviolet radiation.

0.5%

c. To protect from atmospheric pollutants.

0.5%

3. Conifers can carry on photosynthesis throughout the year.

a. True

91.3%

b. False

8.7%

13. Molting adult male white-winged crossbills are pink.

a. True

78.2%

b. False

21.8%

14. Which pine tree has needles in clusters of 5?

a. Red pine

6.6%

b. Eastern white pine

75.0%

c. Jack pine

13.5%

d. Shortleaf pine

4.9%

15. In winter this owl will roost close to the tree trunk in pine stands. Evidence of their presence may be 2 to 3 inch long pellets and an area covered in whitewash (bird droppings).

a. Great horned owl

51.1%

b. Northern saw-whet owl

13.2%

c. Barn owl

6.5%

d. Long-eared owl

29.1%

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