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Which order includes species from both the Charadriidae and Scolopacidae families?

  • Accipitriformes
  • Galliformes
  • Pelecaniformes
  • Charadriiformes (correct)

If a new bird species is discovered and classified into the Corvidae family, to which order would it MOST likely belong?

  • Passeriformes (correct)
  • Piciformes
  • Strigiformes
  • Columbiformes

Which order contains species that are MOST closely related to the Red-tailed Hawk?

  • Falconiformes
  • Accipitriformes (correct)
  • Cathartiformes
  • Strigiformes

A researcher discovers a new species of shrew. Based on the provided information, which order should the researcher investigate FIRST for classification?

<p>Eulipotyphla (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pairs of animals belongs to the same order?

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A wildlife biologist is studying a newly discovered bat species. Based on the provided data, which family would be MOST appropriate to initially investigate for classifying this new species?

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Which of the following represents a correct Order-Family pairing according to the provided data?

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If you observe a bird that you believe is a type of woodpecker, which order would be the MOST logical place to begin your identification?

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An animal is identified as belonging to the Procyonidae family. Which of the following animals would MOST likely share the same order?

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Which of the following orders contains both predatory birds and scavenging birds?

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If two bird species belong to different families within the order Passeriformes, what can be inferred about their relationship?

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A scientist discovers a new mammal species that is primarily insectivorous and has a long, pointed snout. Based on the provided data, which order would be the MOST logical to investigate FIRST for classifying this new species?

<p>Eulipotyphla (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A researcher is studying the evolutionary relationships of rodents. Based on the provided data, which family would be MOST useful for understanding the diversity within the order Rodentia?

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Which order includes species that primarily consume insects?

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Which of the following pairs of species share the same family?

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Based on the provided classifications, which bird is MOST closely related to the Blue Jay?

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Which of the following mammals would be MOST likely to be found in the same habitat as the Fulvous Harvest Mouse?

<p>Virginia Opossum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A new species of mammal is discovered. It is determined to be a herbivore. Which order is it MOST likely to belong to?

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Which order contains animals that are known for their gliding ability?

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If two animals are in the same order but different families, which characteristic are they MOST likely to share?

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Flashcards

Great Blue Heron

A large bird with a long neck, long legs, and gray-blue plumage common near bodies of water.

Black Vulture

A scavenger bird with dark plumage; it soars over open areas and feeds on carrion.

Red-tailed Hawk

A buteo with a reddish-brown tail, often seen soaring over open fields or perched on roadside poles.

American Kestrel

A small falcon with rusty-red back and tail; it frequently hovers while hunting.

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Northern Bobwhite

A ground-nesting bird known for its distinctive call; popular for game hunting in the southeastern United States.

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Mourning Dove

A common dove with a slender body and pointed tail; its song is a mournful cooing.

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Greater Roadrunner

A large, long-legged bird known for its speed and erratic movements, often found in the southwestern US.

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Eastern Screech Owl

A small owl with ear tufts; its call is a series of soft hoots.

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Great Horned Owl

A large owl with prominent ear tufts and a deep hooting call.

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Red-headed Woodpecker

A woodpecker with a completely red head, black and white body.

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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

A woodpecker that drills sap wells in trees.

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Blue Jay

A large songbird with blue, black, and white plumage; known for its noisy calls and mimicry.

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American Crow

A common, all-black bird; known for its intelligence and adaptability.

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Northern Mockingbird

A songbird known for its ability to mimic other birds' songs and sounds.

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Brown Thrasher

A songbird with a streaked breast and long tail.

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European Starling

A small, speckled bird introduced from Europe; it is very common in urban areas.

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Yellow-rumped Warbler

A warbler with a yellow rump patch; very common and adaptable.

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Northern Cardinal

A bright red songbird.

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Red-winged Blackbird

A blackbird with red shoulder patches; often seen near wetlands.

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Common Grackle

A stout, black bird; often seen in flocks feeding on the ground.

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Study Notes

  • Birds

Pelecaniformes

  • Ardeidae family includes the Great Blue Heron.

Cathartiformes

  • Cathartidae family includes the Black Vulture.
  • Cathartidae family also includes the Turkey Vulture.

Accipitriformes

  • Accipitridae family includes Cooper’s Hawk.
  • Accipitridae family also includes the Red-tailed Hawk.
  • Accipitridae family also includes the Red-shouldered Hawk.

Falconiformes

  • Falconidae family includes the American Kestrel.

Galliformes

  • Odontophoridae family includes the Northern Bobwhite.

Charadriiformes

  • Charadriidae family includes the Killdeer.
  • Scolopacidae family includes the American Woodcock.

Columbiformes

  • Columbidae family includes the Mourning Dove.
  • Columbidae family also includes the Inca Dove.

Cuculiformes

  • Cuculidae family includes the Greater Roadrunner.

Strigiformes

  • Strigidae family includes the Eastern Screech Owl.
  • Strigidae family also includes the Great Horned Owl.

Piciformes

  • Picidae family includes the Red-headed Woodpecker.
  • Picidae family also includes the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.
  • Picidae family also includes the Pileated Woodpecker.

Passeriformes

  • Corvidae family includes the Blue Jay.

  • Corvidae family also includes the American Crow.

  • Mimidae family includes the Northern Mockingbird.

  • Mimidae family also includes the Brown Thrasher.

  • Sturnidae family includes the European Starling.

  • Parulidae family includes the Yellow-rumped Warbler.

  • Cardinalidae family includes the Northern Cardinal.

  • Icteridae family includes the Red-winged Blackbird.

  • Icteridae family also includes the Common Grackle.

  • Icteridae family also includes the Brown-headed Cowbird.

  • Fringillidae family includes the American Goldfinch.

  • Passeridae family includes the House Sparrow.

  • Turdidae family includes the American Robin.

  • Turdidae family also includes the Eastern Bluebird.

  • Mammals

Didelphimorphia

  • Didelphidae family, Didelphis virginiana genus and species is the Virginia Opossum.

Eulipotyphla

  • Talipidae family, Scalopus aquaticus genus and species is the Eastern Mole.
  • Soricidae family, Blarina carolinensis genus and species is the Southeastern Short-Tailed Shrew.
  • Soricidae family, Cryptotis parva genus and species is the Least Shrew.

Chiroptera

  • Vespertilionidae family, Myotis austroriparius genus and species is the Southeastern Myotis.
  • Vespertilionidae family, Lasiurus borealis genus and species is the Red Bat.
  • Vespertilionidae family, Lasiurus seminolus genus and species is the Seminole Bat.

Cingulata

  • Dasypodidae family, Dasypus novemcinctus genus and species is the Nine-banded Armadillo.

Rodentia

  • Sciuridae family, Ictidomys tridecemlineatus genus and species is the Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel.
  • Sciuridae family, Sciurus carolinensis genus and species is the Gray Squirrel.
  • Sciuridae family, Sciurus niger genus and species is the Fox Squirrel.
  • Sciuridae family, Glaucomys volans genus and species is the Southern Flying Squirrel.
  • Heteromyidae family, Chaetodipus hispidus genus and species is the Hispid Pocket Mouse.
  • Castoridae family, Castor canadensis genus and species is the North American Beaver.
  • Cricetidae family, Reithrodontomys fulvescens genus and species is the Fulvous Harvest Mouse.
  • Cricetidae family, Peromyscus maniculatus genus and species is the Deer Mouse.
  • Cricetidae family, Peromyscus gossypinus genus and species is the Cotton Mouse.
  • Cricetidae family, Peromyscus leucopus genus and species is the White-Footed Mouse.
  • Cricetidae family, Sigmodon hispidus genus and species is the Hispid Cotton Rat.
  • Cricetidae family, Neotoma floridana genus and species is the Eastern Woodrat.
  • Cricetidae family, Neotoma micropus genus and species is the Southern Plains Woodrat.
  • Cricetidae family, Ondatra zibethicus genus and species is the Muskrat.
  • Capromyidae family, Myocastor coypus genus and species is the Nutria.

Carnivora

  • Procyonidae family, Procyon lotor genus and species is the Raccoon.
  • Mustelidae family, Mustela vison genus and species is the Mink.
  • Mustelidae family, Lontra canadensis genus and species is the North American River Otter.
  • Canidae family, Vulpes vulpes genus and species is the Red Fox.
  • Canidae family, Urocyon cinereoargenteus genus and species is the Gray Fox.
  • Felidae family, Lynx rufus genus and species is the Bobcat.

Artiodactyla

  • Suidae family, Sus scrofa genus and species is the Wild Hog.

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