Difference between revisions of "AY Honors/Bird Pets/Answer Key"
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| + | Wild canaries originally came from the Canary Islands and was first brought to Europe by the Spanish in 1495. It is said that only male canaries were exported to prevent breeding and so the business wouldn’t suffer from lack of need. | ||
| + | In 1622 it was marked that there were already success with breeding canaries in Italy. Canary Breeding was by the 19th Century a popular hobby and even after both of the World Wras, it became even more popular. | ||
| + | By the 20th Century publishers caught on to the trend and made it easier for the breeders. Unfortunately by the same time, some of the original species became extinct. Today’s canaries are grouped according to type, colour and song. | ||
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==4. Parakeets or love birds== | ==4. Parakeets or love birds== | ||
===a. To what country are parakeets or love birds native?=== | ===a. To what country are parakeets or love birds native?=== | ||
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1. Keep one or a pair of birds for at least six months.
2. Show you have completed one of the following:
a. If you have a cage bird, keep a record of its care for at least one month.Include food habits, water needs, cage cleaning, etc.
b. If you do not have a cage bird now but completed requirement #1 in the past, take care of some one elseís bird for at least one week while they are on vacation, etc., and maintain a record of the required care.
3. Canaries
a. Give the names of four varieties of canaries.
1. Border 2. Yorkshire 3. Norwich 4. Lizard
b. Give a brief history of the origin and development of canaries.
c. Name and distinguish five seeds used in canary feeding.
1. Canary Seed 2. Oats 3. Rape Seed 4. Linseed 5. Poppy Seed
d. Describe briefly the general care of canaries.
Wild canaries originally came from the Canary Islands and was first brought to Europe by the Spanish in 1495. It is said that only male canaries were exported to prevent breeding and so the business wouldn’t suffer from lack of need. In 1622 it was marked that there were already success with breeding canaries in Italy. Canary Breeding was by the 19th Century a popular hobby and even after both of the World Wras, it became even more popular. By the 20th Century publishers caught on to the trend and made it easier for the breeders. Unfortunately by the same time, some of the original species became extinct. Today’s canaries are grouped according to type, colour and song.
4. Parakeets or love birds
a. To what country are parakeets or love birds native?
b. Describe briefly their habits of feeding, nesting, and general behavior.
5. Pigeons
a. Name and identify six varieties of pigeons.
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Nature/Birds/Rock Pigeon
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Nature/Birds/Stock Pigeon
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Nature/Birds/Wood Pigeon
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Nature/Birds/Band-tailed Pigeon
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Nature/Birds/Turtle Dove
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Nature/Birds/White-tipped Dove
