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How to Identify and Classify Guineafowls - Exam
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  • 1. What is the most distinctive feature common to all guineafowl species?
A) Brightly colored plumage
B) Prominent crest feathers
C) Bare head and neck
D) Long, pointed tails
  • 2. Which guineafowl species is known for its helmet-like casque?
A) Plumed Guineafowl
B) Helmeted Guineafowl
C) White-breasted Guineafowl
D) Vulturine Guineafowl
  • 3. Where is the Vulturine Guineafowl primarily found?
A) Central Africa
B) Southern Africa
C) West Africa
D) Northeast Africa
  • 4. What is the typical habitat of the Plumed Guineafowl?
A) Open savanna
B) Mountainous regions
C) Arid desert
D) Dense forests
  • 5. Which feature distinguishes the White-breasted Guineafowl from other species?
A) Red wattles
B) White breast
C) Long tail feathers
D) Blue neck
  • 6. What is the primary diet of guineafowl?
A) Seeds and insects
B) Small mammals
C) Fish
D) Fruits
  • 7. How do guineafowl typically move?
A) Flying long distances
B) Hopping
C) Swimming
D) Running
  • 8. What is the social behavior of guineafowl generally described as?
A) Solitary
B) Gregarious
C) Nomadic
D) Territorial
  • 9. What type of vocalization is most characteristic of guineafowl?
A) Soft cooing
B) Loud, piercing calls
C) Melodic songs
D) Whistling
  • 10. How many species of guineafowl are currently recognized?
A) Approximately 6
B) Approximately 10
C) Approximately 2
D) Approximately 20
  • 11. What is the function of the casque on the Helmeted Guineafowl?
A) For defense
B) Unknown
C) For regulating body temperature
D) For attracting mates
  • 12. Which guineafowl species has the longest neck feathers?
A) Plumed Guineafowl
B) Vulturine Guineafowl
C) Crested Guineafowl
D) Helmeted Guineafowl
  • 13. What is a group of guineafowl typically called?
A) A rasp
B) A gaggle
C) A herd
D) A flock
  • 14. Where do guineafowl typically nest?
A) In burrows
B) In trees
C) On cliffs
D) On the ground
  • 15. Which continent is home to all species of guineafowl?
A) South America
B) Australia
C) Africa
D) Asia
  • 16. What is the typical clutch size for guineafowl?
A) Medium (5-8 eggs)
B) Extremely large (20+ eggs)
C) Very small (1-3 eggs)
D) Relatively large (10-15 eggs)
  • 17. What is the incubation period for guineafowl eggs?
A) Around 14 days
B) Around 42 days
C) Around 56 days
D) Around 28 days
  • 18. What is the primary threat to guineafowl populations?
A) Habitat loss
B) Disease
C) Predation
D) Climate change
  • 19. Which characteristic wattle color is NOT commonly found in guineafowl species?
A) Yellow
B) Red
C) Blue
D) Green
  • 20. What is the term for a young guineafowl?
A) Fledgling
B) Chick
C) Poult
D) Keet
  • 21. What type of bill do guineafowl possess?
A) Short and hooked
B) Long and thin
C) Strong and slightly curved
D) Flat and wide
  • 22. What role do guineafowl often play in agriculture?
A) Soil aeration
B) Pest control
C) Seed dispersal
D) Pollination
  • 23. Are guineafowl generally migratory birds?
A) Yes, they migrate long distances
B) No
C) Only young birds migrate
D) They migrate altitudinally
  • 24. Which sense is particularly well-developed in guineafowl?
A) Sight
B) Smell
C) Hearing
D) Taste
  • 25. Which country is NOT a natural habitat for any guineafowl species?
A) Nigeria
B) Angola
C) Brazil
D) Kenya
  • 26. How can you differentiate male and female guineafowl?
A) It's difficult; they are mostly monomorphic.
B) Females have brighter plumage.
C) Males are larger.
D) Males have longer wattles.
  • 27. What is the conservation status of most guineafowl species?
A) Least Concern
B) Critically Endangered
C) Vulnerable
D) Endangered
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