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