- 1. What is the scientific name of Lady Amherst's pheasant?
A) Aix galericulata
B) Meleagris gallopavo
C) Chrysolophus amherstiae
D) Phasianus colchicus
- 2. Which continent is the native range of Lady Amherst's pheasant?
A) South America
B) Africa
C) Australia
D) Asia
- 3. What family does Lady Amherst's pheasant belong to?
A) Anatidae
B) Tetraonidae
C) Phasianidae
D) Numididae
- 4. How do Lady Amherst's pheasants communicate?
A) Vocalizations
B) Pheromone release
C) Dance rituals
D) Bright color displays
- 5. Which of the following is a threat to the survival of Lady Amherst's pheasant?
A) Overhunting
B) Climate change
C) Habitat loss
D) Invasive species
- 6. In which year was Lady Amherst's pheasant first described scientifically?
A) 1828
B) 1765
C) 1943
D) 1901
- 7. What is the primary function of the long tail feathers in male Lady Amherst's pheasants?
A) Flight stability
B) Protection from predators
C) Camouflage
D) Courtship display
- 8. What is the average lifespan of Lady Amherst's pheasant in the wild?
A) 10-15 years
B) 5-8 years
C) Over 20 years
D) 1-2 years
- 9. What is the conservation status of Lady Amherst's pheasant according to the IUCN Red List?
A) Endangered
B) Least Concern
C) Critically Endangered
D) Vulnerable
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