Luvparrots Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Jay asked me to prepare an Amazon Quiz. So here is our first Amazon Room Quiz. The person who answers the most questions correctly wins 15 karma points (ties will share). The contest will be over February 24th. Good Luck! 1. Which are the three most volatile species of amazons commonly kept in captivity, often referred to as the "Hot Three"? a) Blue front; lilac crown; orange-winged b) Double yellow-headed; blue front; yellow nape c) Yellow nape; blue front; Mexican red head d) Double yellow-headed; mealy; blue front 2. Which species of Amazon parrot is Tiko in the book "The Parrot Who Owns Me" by Joanna Burger? a) Mexican Red Head b) Blue Front c) Red Lored d) Double Yellow-Headed 3. Which is the largest of the Amazon parrots, measuring 48 cm in length when fully grown with a green back, purple neck, and green-tipped red tail? a) St. Vincent's Amazon b) Imperial Amazon c) Spectacled Amazon d) Yellow Naped Amazon 4. Which is the smallest of the Amazon parrots? a) Mealy Amazon b) Lilac Crowned Amazon c) Spectacled Amazon d) Imperial Amazon 5. The Yellow-billed Amazon is native to which island? a) Philippine Islands b) Orcas Island c) Jamaica d) Boston Harbor Island 6. Which Amazon Parrot species does Talon of Grey Forums have? a) Double Yellow Headed Amazon b) Yellow Naped Amazon c) Yellow-Faced Amazon d) Blue Fronted Amazon 7. There are two species of Amazon parrots that have some visual characteristics that may aid in determining sex (dimorphic). One if which is the White-fronted Amazon and the other is? a) Puerto Rican Amazon b) Panama Yellow-headed Amazon c) Green Cheeked Amazon d)Yellow-Lored Amazon 8. Stephen Spielberg owns a parrot named Blanche which is a(n)? a) Orange Winged Amazon b) Panama Amazon c) Blue-crowned Mealy Amazon d) Belize Yellow-head Amazon 9. Which actor/actress owns a Yellow Nape Amazon Parrot? a) Brad Pitt b) Little Richard c) Elizabeth Taylor d) Paris Hilton 10. Who is said to have given the Amazon parrots their name? a) Sir Francis Drake b) Christopher Columbus c) Amerigo Vespucci d) Ponce de Leon 11. Amazon parrots are most vocal? a) when frightened b) when sleepy c) at sunrise and sunset d) when ill 12. Amazon parrots normally lay how many eggs? a) Only one b) Not less than five c) Two to four d) Always six 13. Which is not the name of one of our Amazon Room fids? a) Owen b) Nilah c) Salsa d) Burrito e) Paddy 14. When do amazon parrots mature? a) 10 to 12 years b) 1 year old c) 2 to 4 years d) 6 to 7 years 15. Unlike the African Grey, Amazons don't have which gland? a) ultimobranchial gland b) thyroid Gland c) salivary gland d) preening gland<br><br>Post edited by: luvparrots, at: 2010/02/17 18:25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 What no takers for the Amazon Quiz?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolesgreyuk Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I don't feel qualified to take it Janet as I don't own a zon otherwise I'd give it a shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 The only "Qualification" needed, Is to love birds and want to learn!!!!! DO-IT....Jay:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 :laugh: I don't own a Zon either, so that's no excuse Julie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 <br><br>Post edited by: Dave007, at: 2010/02/19 18:31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolesgreyuk Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 OK I'll have a go, I'm a sucker for quizzes LOL 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. B 11. C 12. C 13. D 14. C 15. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Thank you so much for your participating. It's not over till the 24th!!!;)Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Only two players??? This is going to be an easy win for someone!!!! :woohoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I'd be cheating and using google!!! I'd love to play - but my knowledge is severely limited! Good god guys - I'd probably lose one about cockatiels - and I had one of those for 17 years!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Give it a try Jill!!!! Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Oh, go on then! 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. B 11. C 12. C 13. D 14. D 15. D Oooh - a lot of Ds! Perhaps they'll stand for "dunce"!!! Oh - and a footnote! Clint Eastwood has an Amazon too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Any more players out there???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Last chance if anyone wants to take the Amazon Quiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Try the quiz, Janet worked so hard and did a wonderful job. Do it for her.... Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 The winner of our Amazon Quiz is Joolesgreyuk! Julie had 100% of the answers!!! Congratulations Julie!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolesgreyuk Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thank you very much Janet (takes a bow) well I certainly learned a lot about Amazons in my research and I guess that was the purpose of the quiz ;-) Now, where's my trillion karma?! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 B) Congratulations Julie!!!! You did a good job, we luv you...You've "WON" 15 Karmas!!!!!!The quiz was a tough one.:laugh: Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Jay will be providing your karmas shortly, I'm sure! You did a fantastic job Julie. I learned a lot about Amazons too! It was fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolesgreyuk Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thank you Janet & Jay, now I (almost) want an zon. Thank you Janet for the wonderful quizzes you set. Karma to you for all you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 ;)JillyBeanz, karma for your good effort;)....Jay<br><br>Post edited by: Jayd, at: 2010/02/24 21:28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Congrats Jules on getting the quiz 100% correct, you the woman:P B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Well done Julie! See, my Ds really did stand for dunce after all!!! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolesgreyuk Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 :laugh: You're a good sport Jill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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