Golden Eagle Quiz for Kids

1. What type of bird is the Golden Eagle?

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  Wading bird
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  Bird of prey
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  Flightless bird

2. Apart from the Golden Eagle, what other eagle is resident on the British Isles?

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  Long-crested Eagle
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  Bald Eagle
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  White-tailed Sea Eagle

3. Which island in Scotland is the perfect place to spot the Golden Eagle?

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  Isle of Mull
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  Isle of Ewe
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  Isle of May

4. On average, how many breeding pairs of Golden Eagle are resident in Scotland?

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  250
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  350
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  450

5. How many living subspecies of the Golden Eagle can be found throughout the world?

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  4
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  6
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  8

6. What scientific ‘Order’ do Golden Eagles belong to?

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  Galliformes
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  Passeriformes
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  Falconiformes

7. What part of the Goldens Eagles anatomy give the bird its name?

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  Golden talons
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  Golden crown and nape
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  Golden wings

8. What do Golden Eagles scavenge on to supplement their diet?

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  Plants
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  Carrion
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  Bark

9. How do Golden Eagles catch and carry their prey?

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  With their talons
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  With their beak
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  With their wings

10. What kind of habitat do Golden Eagles prefer?

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  Sandy and dry
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  Mountainous and often treeless
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  Wet and muddy