Another day, another round of questions from the Bing Homepage Quiz. If today’s clues left you scratching your head about birds you’ve barely heard of, don’t worry. We’ve got the full breakdown of today’s answers, plus a little extra so you walk away smarter than when you started.
1. What physical trait gave the wheatear its name?
Correct Answer: White rump ✅
The word wheatear has nothing to do with wheat or ears. It’s an old English twist on “white-arse,” which makes sense once you see one fly away—its bright white rump flashes like a signal. Not the most delicate etymology, but memorable.
2. Which habitat do wheatears prefer?
Correct Answer: Wide-open spaces with low vegetation ✅
They’re not city pigeons, and they’re definitely not hiding in dense forests. Wheatears want space. Grasslands, rocky slopes, tundra, or coastal fields—anywhere the horizon is wide and insects are plentiful. That’s their buffet line.
3. Where do northern wheatears spend winter?
Correct Answer: Africa ✅
Talk about wanderlust. Northern wheatears leave Europe, Asia, and even parts of North America for Africa when the cold sets in. They’re small, but their migration is massive—some of the longest journeys of any songbird on earth. Think of it as a seasonal vacation, except the commute is thousands of miles long.
Why This Quiz Was Fun Today 💡
Bird trivia has a way of reminding us how much is happening above our heads. That flash of white on a bird’s backside? Turns out it has centuries of language and migration science behind it. Makes you wonder how many other everyday details carry stories we overlook.
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