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