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Guess the species? #3

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  1. nanoboy

    nanoboy Well-Known Member

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    Ok folks, this should keep you busy for a while.

    The first one has 4 birds in it, and you need to get all 4 correct. All 4 are Australian parrots. In a way, it's a tricky photo - don't get distracted by the different colours!

    The pic taken at night will probably be the most difficult. It was taken in the wild in Australia.
     

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  2. Chlidonias

    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    I'm going to sit this round out because it is way too easy (also I think I know where and when you took the night-time shot, so its almost cheating for me!)
     
  3. AnaheimZoo

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    1. I do see an eclectus parrot in there.
    2. Vervet Monkey
    3. Serval
    4. A type of opossum
    5. Rockhopper Penguin (Do I need to specify which?)
    6. Snowy Owl
     
  4. nanoboy

    nanoboy Well-Known Member

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    I think you should get the title of "Grand Master" for sitting competitions out and just posting hints. :p

    But yes, these are easy by design - a good contrast to the previous quiz. :D
     
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    nanoboy Well-Known Member

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    Not bad, Grasshopper. A few are correct. I will reserve comment on how many, and which for a bit longer.
     
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    1. I'm going to guess on #1 later when I don't feel so lazy.:p
    2. Vervet Monkey
    3. Serval
    4. Ringtail Opossum
    5. Rockhopper Penguin
    6. Snowy Owl
     
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    I shall not comment on which are correct just yet, but I will say that snowy owl is incorrect.
     
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    Is it a Gyrfalcon then?
     
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    I don't think it is, but you are definitely on the right track.
     
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    Thank you for the replies. Now I know. :)
     
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    1 - eclectus parrot and maybe lorikeets.
    2 - Vervet monkey
    3 - Serval
    4 - Cuscus
    5 - Rockhopper penguin
    6 - krestle maybe malagasy krestle
     
  12. nanoboy

    nanoboy Well-Known Member

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    Thus far:

    1. No one has specifically named all 4 birds in the photo
    2. Vervet Monkey (AnaheimZoo guessed it first)
    3. Serval (AnaheimZoo guessed it first)
    4. GREEN ringtail possum (Beardsley Zoo Fan got it first)
    5. Rockhopper Penguin - taken at London Zoo, so correct me if I am wrong (AnaheimZoo guessed it first)
    6. No one has gotten this one yet
     
  13. AnaheimZoo

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    6. Is it a Peregrine Falcon?
     
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    No, a gyrfalcon!
     
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    :eek:! DOH! Moebelle, we were in the middle of nanoboy's turn! :D You were supposed to wait for him to reveal his answers... :eek:

    And btw, the second's an amethyst starling. :p
     
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    Nope........
     
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    Moebelle Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Anyway's the very far right bird in nanoboy's photo is a superb parrot.
     
  18. AnaheimZoo

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    Good Lord, what was I thinking!? I meant to say golden-breasted starling!

    And he'd like you to try and guess all 4 in the picture. If you're trying to get another turn, you'll have to try and get all the pictures right in one shot. ;)
     
  19. nanoboy

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    Yeah, there is something really specific about those birds that could throw off your google searches. So ideally, I will be happy with specific guesses of all 4 birds. :D

    AnaheimZoo, I believe that #6 is indeed a peregrine falcon, so that just leaves the first pic. (Thus far you have the most correct answers.)
     
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    So that would ensure that I get another turn!? :D

    If so, someone can go before me, as I have to take tests at school tomorrow, and won't be home 'til around 3 P.M. EST. If anyone wants to go, feel free, but I WANT MY TURN AFTERWARDS!!!
     
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