Migratory Birds
1 / 15Explore the amazing journeys of birds that travel thousands of miles across continents each year.
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Which bird holds the record for the longest migration, flying from Arctic to Antarctic and back?
About Migratory Birds
Give your memory a workout with Migratory Birds: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Explore the amazing journeys of birds that travel thousands of miles across continents each year. Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which bird holds the record for the longest migration, flying from Arctic to Antarctic and back?
Answer: Arctic tern
2. The V-formation used by migrating geese helps the flock do what?
Answer: Conserve energy
3. Monarch butterflies migrate, but which bird is famous for migrating to Capistrano, California each spring?
Answer: Cliff swallow
4. How do many migratory birds navigate during their journeys?
Answer: Using Earth's magnetic field, stars, and the sun
5. The ruby-throated hummingbird migrates across which body of water nonstop?
Answer: Gulf of Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Migratory Birds fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Migratory Birds?
Migratory Birds has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Migratory Birds free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Migratory Birds — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Migratory Birds take?
Most players finish Migratory Birds in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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