Atlas Quiz

The following quiz is designed to help you learn how to use the appropriate atlas breeding codes and how to deal with real-life situations while you are out atlassing. Almost all questions have been inspired by actual questions submitted by participants. In some cases, you may find that you would have interpreted a situation differently, but one of the goal of the quiz is also to try promoting a consistent approach by all participants when faced with similar conditions. If you have new questions to suggest, we encourage you to submit them to the atlas office.

Question # 37 of 110. A Wilson’s Snipe performs a courtship flight comprised of a series of steep dives, during which a loud and characteristic sound is produced (rapid hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo) .

Photo: Mark Peck

Choose the most appropriate breeding code:

 X    H    S    M    P    T    D    V    A    B    N    NB    DD    NU    FY    AE    FS    CF    NE    NY  

Select a breeding code to see the definition

Correct answer: S If the bird is heard a week or more later, use code {T}. The same applies for the American Woodcock.

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