Do you have what it takes to be crowned the ultimate bird nerd? Roundglass Sustain, Indian Pitta Books, and Indian Birds bring you an exciting bird quiz inspired by the book The Search for India’s Rarest Birds, edited by Shashank Dalvi and Anita Mani. The book takes readers on thrilling expeditions across India’s diverse landscapes—from dense northeastern forests to the wetlands of the Sundarbans—in search of some of the country’s most elusive birds.
Just like the experts who trek through dense jungles, vast wetlands, and rugged grasslands in search of elusive species, you’ll need sharp instincts and a keen eye for detail for the quiz. It will test your knowledge of birds, their behaviors, habitats, and other unexpected trivia. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting your journey into the world of birds, this is a chance to prove your mettle.
When: 5pm, April 5, 2025
Where to Join: The quiz will be livestreamed across multiple platforms given below. No prior registration is needed—just join in and register on the spot.
Indian Birds/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/indianbirds/
Roundglass Sustain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RGSustain
Zoom Link: https://roundglass.zoom.us/j/91883374252
Special bonus points for questions from the book The Search of India’s Rarest Birds. Get your hands on the book if you want that much-needed advantage. Buy the book here.
FAQs
Who can join?
- The quiz is open only to residents of India.
- Age no bar, bird lovers of all ages are welcome.
- Family members of organisers are not allowed to participate.
- You don’t need to be an expert. Even if you’re just starting your birding journey, this is a great place to learn. There are some exciting wildcard prizes for special questions up to the very end, so it will pay to stay sharp right through no matter where you are in the leaderboard.
- Solo players only. No teams, no lifelines. Just you and your instincts.
What is the quiz about?
- It’s all about birds—from the tiniest warblers to the mightiest raptors.
- There will be two rounds of quizzing. The first round is for everyone. In round two, the final 10 players will fight it out for the final spot.
- Some questions have audio-visual clues, so turn up your volume.
- Every question is multiple choice—four options, only one correct answer.
- Special bonus points for questions from the book The Search for India's Rarest Birds. Get your hands on the book if you want that much-needed advantage. Buy the book here.
Will the quiz be online?
- Yes, we recommend you find stable internet.
- We recommend you keep two devices handy -- a laptop and a phone.
What do the winners get?
- We have 25 prizes on offer!
- The person with the highest score at the end wins bragging rights and a pair of Zeiss Terra ED binoculars!
The runner-up will receive a two-night stay for two people at Pangot Birding Lodge, Uttarakhand. The prize covers stay and breakfast only. Valid upto September 30.
Other exciting prizes including birding gear, birding masterclasses, signed bird art, books, T-shirts and games.
Liability and responsibility
- The organisers will not be responsible for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications lines failure, theft or destruction, unauthorized access to, or alteration of, user or member communication, or any problems or technical malfunction of the Website, any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of e-mail or players on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the internet and/or Website.
- The organisers reserve the right to change, cancel, terminate and/or suspend the quiz, without the need to provide any prior notice.
Are you ready to ruffle some feathers?