This 1904 catalogue of birds found in British Columbia lists over 360 species and subspecies. What type of bird did Francis Kermode include in his list that was introduced to British Columbia?
- Red-throated Loon
- California Partridge
- American Eared Grebe
- Marbled Murrelet
Correct Answer: California Partridge
Correct Answer Explanation: The catalogue mentions the California Partridge as an introduced species. The Mountain Partridge was also introduced to British Columbia.
While this catalogue lists over 360 species and subspecies, Francis Kermode acknowledged the need for further research in what area of the province?
- Vancouver Island
- Gulf of Georgia
- Northern interior
- Southern interior
Correct Answer: Northern interior
Correct Answer Explanation: Kermode states the list is incomplete and that more research was needed in the northern and northeastern interior of the province.
How many species and subspecies did John Fannin list in his 1898 catalogue of British Columbia Birds?
- 347
- 364
- 339
- 317
Correct Answer: 339
Correct Answer Explanation: The late John Fannin compiled a catalogue of British Columbia Birds in 1898 that included 339 species and subspecies.
What type of bird is a common winter resident on the coast and breeds on lakes along the Cariboo Road?
- Western Grebe
- American Red-necked Grebe
- Pied-billed Grebe
- Black-throated Loon
Correct Answer: American Red-necked Grebe
Correct Answer Explanation: The American Red-necked Grebe is a common winter resident on the coast and breeds on lakes along the Cariboo Road.
Where did the author find the Marbled Godwit quite common in May 1894?
- Clayoquot
- Queen Charlotte Islands
- Okanagan Lake
- Dease Lake
Correct Answer: Clayoquot
Correct Answer Explanation: The author found the Marbled Godwit quite common at Clayoquot in May 1894.
What type of bird was reported to be abundant at Skidegate, Queen Charlotte Islands in July 1895?
- Western Flycatcher
- Russet-backed Thrush
- Western Wood Pewee
- Western Warbling Vireo
Correct Answer: Russet-backed Thrush
Correct Answer Explanation: The author found the Russet-backed Thrush very common at Skidegate, Queen Charlotte Islands in July 1895.
What species was found breeding around the lakes at Clinton in May 1891?
- Greater Yellow-legs
- Least Sandpiper
- Marbled Godwit
- Black Brant
Correct Answer: Greater Yellow-legs
Correct Answer Explanation: The author found the Greater Yellow-legs breeding around the lakes at Clinton in May 1891.
Where was the author able to see a small flock of American Black Scoter in May 1891?
- Okanagan Lake
- 108-Mile House
- Chilliwack
- Queen Charlotte Islands
Correct Answer: 108-Mile House
Correct Answer Explanation: The author saw a small flock of American Black Scoter on a lake near 108-Mile House in May 1891.
When did the author see great numbers of Black Brant migrating north off Barkley Sound?
- April 1897
- April 1894
- June 1894
- May 1891
Correct Answer: April 1894
Correct Answer Explanation: The author saw great numbers of Black Brant migrating north off Barkley Sound in April 1894.
How many specimens of the California Brown Pelican were killed at Race Rocks in January 1897?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Correct Answer: 2
Correct Answer Explanation: Two specimens of the California Brown Pelican were killed at Race Rocks in January 1897.
Where was the Tufted Puffin reported to breed near?
- Comox
- Victoria
- Chilliwack
- Massett
Correct Answer: Victoria
Correct Answer Explanation: The Tufted Puffin breeds on Bare Island, near Sidney, B.C., which is located near Victoria.
What type of bird was taken at Burrard Inlet and Dease Lake?
- Black-throated Loon
- Pacific Loon
- Red-throated Loon
- Ancient Murrelet
Correct Answer: Black-throated Loon
Correct Answer Explanation: The Black-throated Loon was taken at Burrard Inlet and Dease Lake.
What type of bird is a common resident on Vancouver Island and breeds on lakes close to Victoria?
- Horned Grebe
- Pied-billed Grebe
- American Red-necked Grebe
- Western Grebe
Correct Answer: Pied-billed Grebe
Correct Answer Explanation: The Pied-billed Grebe is a common resident on Vancouver Island and breeds on lakes close to Victoria.
What type of bird breeds on islands in the Gulf of Georgia?
- Rhinoceros Auklet
- Ancient Murrelet
- Marbled Murrelet
- Pigeon Guillemot
Correct Answer: Rhinoceros Auklet
Correct Answer Explanation: The Rhinoceros Auklet breeds on islands in the Gulf of Georgia.
The author found the Western Wood Pewee very common at what location in May 1895?
- Queen Charlotte Islands
- Skidegate
- Sicamous
- Chilliwack
Correct Answer: Sicamous
Correct Answer Explanation: The author found the Western Wood Pewee very common at Sicamous in May 1895.
When did Mr. Brooks take the Arkansas Kingbird at Chilliwhack and Okanagan?
- 1895
- 1901
- 1897
- 1890
Correct Answer: 1890
Correct Answer Explanation: Mr. Brooks has taken the Arkansas Kingbird at Chilliwhack and Okanagan in 1890.
What species was reported to be common in the Lower Fraser Valley?
- Ruddy Duck
- American Black Scoter
- Shoveller
- European Widgeon
Correct Answer: Shoveller
Correct Answer Explanation: Mr. Brooks reports that the Shoveller is a common resident in the Lower Fraser Valley.
The author found the Least Sandpiper common at Clayoquot in what year?
- 1891
- 1897
- 1894
- 1900
Correct Answer: 1894
Correct Answer Explanation: The author found the Least Sandpiper common at Clayoquot in May 1894.
The author found the Western Warbling Vireo common at Skidegate, Queen Charlotte Islands in what month of 1895?
- August
- July
- June
- May
Correct Answer: July
Correct Answer Explanation: The author found the Western Warbling Vireo common at Skidegate, Queen Charlotte Islands in July 1895.
Where did Mr. Brooks see the Long-tailed Jaeger in September 1890?
- 108-Mile House
- Skidegate
- Sumas Lake
- Dease Lake
Correct Answer: Sumas Lake
Correct Answer Explanation: Mr. Brooks has seen the Long-tailed Jaeger at Sumas Lake in September 1890.
What type of bird is a common resident throughout British Columbia and breeds on Vancouver Island and the Mainland?
- Red-throated Loon
- Black-throated Loon
- Pacific Loon
- Great Northern Diver
Correct Answer: Great Northern Diver
Correct Answer Explanation: The Great Northern Diver is a common resident throughout British Columbia and breeds on Vancouver Island and the Mainland.
What type of bird was found breeding on lakes at Kamloops?
- Horned Grebe
- American Eared Grebe
- Western Grebe
- American Red-necked Grebe
Correct Answer: American Eared Grebe
Correct Answer Explanation: The American Eared Grebe was found breeding on lakes at Kamloops.
What type of bird breeds on the West Coast of Vancouver Island?
- Pigeon Guillemot
- California Murre
- Marbled Murrelet
- Ancient Murrelet
Correct Answer: California Murre
Correct Answer Explanation: The California Murre breeds on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.
What type of bird was shot at Dease Lake and Okanagan Lake?
- Ivory Gull
- Glaucous-winged Gull
- Western Gull
- California Gull
Correct Answer: Ivory Gull
Correct Answer Explanation: The Ivory Gull was shot at Dease Lake and Okanagan Lake.
What type of bird is an abundant resident on the coast during the winter months and breeds in the Similkameen Valley?
- Western Gull
- Glaucous-winged Gull
- Ivory Gull
- California Gull
Correct Answer: Western Gull
Correct Answer Explanation: The Western Gull is an abundant resident on the coast during the winter months and breeds in the Similkameen Valley.
What type of bird is a common winter resident along the coast of Vancouver Island and the Mainland?
- American Red-necked Grebe
- Horned Grebe
- Western Grebe
- Pied-billed Grebe
Correct Answer: Western Grebe
Correct Answer Explanation: The Western Grebe is a common winter resident along the coast of Vancouver Island and the Mainland.
When did the author find the Western Flycatcher quite common at Skidegate, Queen Charlotte Islands?
- July 1895
- August 1895
- July 1894
- August 1894
Correct Answer: July 1895
Correct Answer Explanation: The author found the Western Flycatcher quite common at Skidegate, Queen Charlotte Islands in July 1895.
The author saw a small flock of American Black Scoter on a lake near 108-Mile House in what month of 1891?
- May
- June
- July
- August
Correct Answer: May
Correct Answer Explanation: The author saw a small flock of American Black Scoter on a lake near 108-Mile House in May 1891.
What type of bird was taken on Queen Charlotte Islands in July 1895?
- American Merganser
- European Widgeon
- Shoveller
- Ruddy Duck
Correct Answer: American Merganser
Correct Answer Explanation: Four young birds of the American Merganser were taken on Queen Charlotte Islands in July 1895.
Where was the author able to see great numbers of Black Brant migrating north in April 1894?
- Okanagan Lake
- Barkley Sound
- Dease Lake
- Sumas Lake
Correct Answer: Barkley Sound
Correct Answer Explanation: The author saw great numbers of Black Brant migrating north off Barkley Sound in April 1894.
What type of bird was found breeding on lakes from Okanagan to Dense Lake?
- American Eared Grebe
- Pied-billed Grebe
- Horned Grebe
- American Red-necked Grebe
Correct Answer: Horned Grebe
Correct Answer Explanation: The Horned Grebe breeds on lakes from Okanagan to Dense Lake.
What type of bird is not common and was taken at Comox and Chilliwhack?
- Red-throated Loon
- Black-throated Loon
- Pacific Loon
- Great Northern Diver
Correct Answer: Pacific Loon
Correct Answer Explanation: The Pacific Loon is not common and was taken at Comox and Chilliwhack.
What type of bird is not common and was taken in the Straits, near Victoria?
- Marbled Murrelet
- Ancient Murrelet
- Pigeon Guillemot
- California Murre
Correct Answer: Ancient Murrelet
Correct Answer Explanation: The Ancient Murrelet is not common and was taken in the Straits, near Victoria.
What type of bird is fairly common near Esquimalt and was reported at Chilliwhack?
- Red-throated Loon
- Pacific Loon
- Black-throated Loon
- Great Northern Diver
Correct Answer: Red-throated Loon
Correct Answer Explanation: The Red-throated Loon is fairly common near Esquimalt and was reported at Chilliwhack.
Where did Mr. Brooks see the Ruddy Duck all winter?
- Sumas Lake
- Okanagan Lake
- Chilliwack
- 108-Mile House
Correct Answer: Okanagan Lake
Correct Answer Explanation: Mr. Brooks has seen the Ruddy Duck all winter at Okanagan Lake.
What type of bird breeds throughout its range?
- Ancient Murrelet
- Marbled Murrelet
- Pigeon Guillemot
- California Murre
Correct Answer: Pigeon Guillemot
Correct Answer Explanation: The Pigeon Guillemot breeds throughout its range.
What type of bird did Francis Kermode add to the list created by John Fannin in 1904?
- European Widgeon
- Shoveller
- Ruddy Duck
- American Black Scoter
Correct Answer: Ruddy Duck
Correct Answer Explanation: Kermode adds 24 species and subspecies to Fannin’s list in 1904, including the Ruddy Duck.
What type of bird is considered to be a common resident in the Lower Fraser Valley?
- Ruddy Duck
- American Black Scoter
- Shoveller
- European Widgeon
Correct Answer: Shoveller
Correct Answer Explanation: Mr. Brooks reports that the Shoveller is a common resident in the Lower Fraser Valley.
Large numbers of what type of bird congregate off the mouth of the Fraser River during some winters?
- American White Pelican
- California Brown Pelican
- Black Brant
- Lesser Snow Geese
Correct Answer: Lesser Snow Geese
Correct Answer Explanation: Large numbers of Lesser Snow Geese congregate off the mouth of the Fraser River during some winters.
How many specimens of the American White Pelican were taken between 1890 and 1900?
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 1
Correct Answer: 4
Correct Answer Explanation: Four specimens of the American White Pelican were taken between 1890 and 1900.
What type of bird has been taken near Victoria?
- American Black Scoter
- Shoveller
- European Widgeon
- Ruddy Duck
Correct Answer: European Widgeon
Correct Answer Explanation: A few European Widgeon have been taken near Victoria.
What type of bird was found breeding on the Queen Charlotte Islands in July 1895?
- American Merganser
- Black Brant
- Lesser Snow Geese
- Shoveller
Correct Answer: American Merganser
Correct Answer Explanation: Four young birds of the American Merganser were taken on Queen Charlotte Islands in July 1895.
What type of bird is rare at Massett, Queen Charlotte Islands?
- Tufted Puffin
- Horned Puffin
- Rhinoceros Auklet
- Ancient Murrelet
Correct Answer: Horned Puffin
Correct Answer Explanation: The Horned Puffin is rare at Massett, Queen Charlotte Islands.
Where did the author find the Western Warbling Vireo common in July 1895?
- Clayoquot
- 108-Mile House
- Skidegate
- Sumas Lake
Correct Answer: Skidegate
Correct Answer Explanation: The author found the Western Warbling Vireo common at Skidegate, Queen Charlotte Islands in July 1895.
What type of bird breeds on some of the islands in the Gulf of Georgia?
- Ivory Gull
- Glaucous-winged Gull
- Western Gull
- California Gull
Correct Answer: Glaucous-winged Gull
Correct Answer Explanation: The Glaucous-winged Gull is an abundant resident on the coast and breeds on some of the islands in the Gulf of Georgia.
The author found the Western Flycatcher quite common at Skidegate, Queen Charlotte Islands in what year?
- 1897
- 1895
- 1894
- 1900
Correct Answer: 1895
Correct Answer Explanation: The author found the Western Flycatcher quite common at Skidegate, Queen Charlotte Islands in July 1895.
What is the name of the catalogue of British Columbia Birds published in 1904?
- A Catalogue of the Birds of British Columbia
- British Columbia Birds
- A Catalogue of British Columbia Birds
- The British Columbia Bird Catalogue
Correct Answer: A Catalogue of British Columbia Birds
Correct Answer Explanation: This catalogue was titled “A Catalogue of British Columbia Birds” and it was published in 1904.