Hobbies And Interests
The Great North American Bird Watching Trivia Game
This game is marketed by Outset Media. It is described by its marketers as the ultimate trivia game for those who want to test their knowledge of North American birds. The game has three difficulty skill levels. Among the topics covered are habitat, mannerisms, field markings, diet and nomenclature. The game has over 2,000 questions on 360 playing cards. It can be purchased at a number of outlets online.
Bird Brain Teasers
"Bird Brain Teasers: Puzzles, Games and Avian Trivia" is a 324-page book by puzzle creator Patrick Merrell. The book is filled with bird-themed crosswords, visual puzzles, and even "Birdoku" games where puzzlers will have to employ both their mathematical and knowledge of birds to complete the puzzles. This book, published in 2008 by Storey Publishing LLC, is filled with bird facts, trivia and lore drawn from popular culture.
Online Games
Bird trivia enthusiasts have the opportunity to test their ornithological skills online at sites such as Fun Trivia, where they are able to answer questions in several categories. These are quizzes in bird watching and bird feeding. Categories include "Backyard Bird ID in the U.S., " "Birdwatcher Words," "Birding 101," and "Feeder Birds." Players are scored after they submit their answers and afterward are given the opportunity to play more quizzes to increase their scores.
Kid Games
Simplyforthebirds.com provides a list of bird-based puzzles and games that are available for children. One such game is "Memory Game Birds of North America," where the child's memory is tested about 50 species of birds across the continent. Another game is "Bird-Opoly," which provides fun facts about backyard and wild birds of North America while players wheel and deal in traditional Monopoly-style.