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Birds of Virginia
Birds of
Virginia
Instructions
❏ Each slide will have trivia that describes birds found in Virginia.
❏ Use the clues to guess which bird is being described.
❏ The answer slide will have pictures followed by a video.
Trivia
❏ This bird is found in our backyards and will sit low in shrubs and hedges.
❏ They are also found in parks and forests.
❏ These birds travel in pairs and enjoy eating from bird feeders.
❏ They are identified as our state bird.
Answer: Northern Cardinal
Trivia
❏ These birds are found in fields where there is plenty of thistle and aster.
❏ They like to eat at bird feeders especially during the winter.
❏ They fly around in a “bouncy and acrobatic” style.
❏ They are bright yellow.
Answer: American Finch
Trivia
❏ You can find these birds on hardwood trees and sitting on the branches of oak, hickory and pine trees.
❏ They spend time picking at bark more often
than they drill into the bark.
❏ They will come into backyards and eat from feeders.
Answer: Red-bellied Woodpecker
Trivia
❏ This bird will feed on fruit and insects.
❏ It has a small chunky body. ❏ They will make a nest in wood piles and around
your yard or home.
❏ They will protect their home by singing to keep the intruders away.
Answer: Carolina Wren
Trivia
❏ This bird wears a black cap and has a bib.
❏ They live in a forest or areas with large trees.
❏ This bird is tiny and approachable.
❏ They flock with other birds but separate themselves when they eat.
Answer: Carolina Chickadee
❏ These birds live in meadows or edges of fields and are often seen perching on wires or on a post.
❏ They feed on insects or fruit trees.
❏ This bird will use old holes that have been drilled by woodpeckers or will use a bird box.
❏ The male and female have different coloring; the male is a deep blue and the female is a grayish color with some blue on her wings.
Trivia
Answer: Bluebird
Trivia❏ This bird is a large songbird.
❏ It prefers feeders on a post instead of hanging feeders.
❏ They will mimic the call of a hawk to warn off their presence.
❏ They have feathers which have a pigment that causes them to look blue.
Answer: Blue Jay
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Trivia❏ This is a medium-size songbird with a long tail.
❏ It likes to sit high in the air on wires or eaves of a building or house.
❏ It can be found in most locations to include your backyard or local communities.
❏ It likes to make its presence known and will hop around on the ground.
Answer: Northern Mockingbird
Trivia ❏ This bird lives in the forest.
❏ It is small and eats insects during the summer months. These insects include ants and stink bugs which makes this bird my favorite.
❏ This bird will feed from bird feeders in the winter months. It prefers seeds, nuts, and berries.
❏ They will make a nest in holes or cavities found in trees.
Answer: Tufted Titmouse
Trivia❏ This bird is often referred to as “being the
early bird who gets the worm”. This could be related to their early appearance soon after the winter season and for eating worms in the morning.
❏ They are found in the mountains and forests
but will feed at your backyard bird feeders too.
❏ They roost in trees.
Answer: American Robin
Happy Bird Watching!
Resources
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Cardinal/idhttps://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Goldfinch/idhttps://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-bellied_Woodpecker/idhttps://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Carolina_Wren/idhttps://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Carolina_Chickadee/idhttps://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Bluebird/idhttps://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue_Jay/overviewhttps://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Mockingbird/idhttps://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tufted_Titmouse/overviewhttps://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Robin/overview
