Question

Characterised by their grey, smooth plumage and brightly coloured tail, which bird can polish off up to 1000 berries per day?

Answer 1

The bird in question is the European starling (Sturnus vulgaris). They are an invasive species in North America and were introduced in the late 1800s by a group that wanted to introduce all birds mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare. Their diet consists of both insects and fruit, with their strong beaks allowing them to easily crush and digest even hard berries.

Answer 2

The Grey Catbird is characterised by its grey, smooth plumage and brightly coloured tail. This species of bird is known for its voracious appetite, and can polish off up to 1000 berries per day.

Answer 3

The bird that fits this description is the cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum). Cedar waxwings have a distinctive grey plumage that appears smooth and silky. They are known for their brightly colored tail feathers, which are often yellow or orange, and they have a black mask-like marking on their face. Cedar waxwings are frugivorous birds, and they have been observed consuming large quantities of berries. They have the ability to eat up to 1000 berries in a single day, making them efficient consumers of fruit.

Answer 4

The bird characterized by its grey, smooth plumage and brightly colored tail, which can consume up to 1000 berries per day, is the satin bowerbird. These birds are known for their elaborate courtship displays, where males construct intricate bowers decorated with colorful objects to attract females.