- 1. What is the scientific name of Lady Amherst's pheasant?
A) Meleagris gallopavo
B) Chrysolophus amherstiae
C) Aix galericulata
D) Phasianus colchicus
- 2. Which continent is the native range of Lady Amherst's pheasant?
A) Asia
B) Africa
C) Australia
D) South America
- 3. What family does Lady Amherst's pheasant belong to?
A) Tetraonidae
B) Numididae
C) Phasianidae
D) Anatidae
- 4. How do Lady Amherst's pheasants communicate?
A) Pheromone release
B) Bright color displays
C) Dance rituals
D) Vocalizations
- 5. What is the conservation status of Lady Amherst's pheasant according to the IUCN Red List?
A) Vulnerable
B) Least Concern
C) Critically Endangered
D) Endangered
- 6. What is the average lifespan of Lady Amherst's pheasant in the wild?
A) 1-2 years
B) Over 20 years
C) 5-8 years
D) 10-15 years
- 7. Which of the following is a threat to the survival of Lady Amherst's pheasant?
A) Habitat loss
B) Invasive species
C) Climate change
D) Overhunting
- 8. What is the primary function of the long tail feathers in male Lady Amherst's pheasants?
A) Flight stability
B) Camouflage
C) Courtship display
D) Protection from predators
- 9. In which year was Lady Amherst's pheasant first described scientifically?
A) 1901
B) 1828
C) 1765
D) 1943
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