Birds, skunks, and toilet paper? It MUST be quiz day

RICHLAND CENTER, Wis (WRCO ENTERTAINMENT) – Every Tuesday, Hank tests the useless knowledge that Phil possesses. It is the ROUND-UP QUIZEE-POO.

1. The Red-headed Woodpecker in Wisconsin nests exclusively in dead trees. False — While they prefer dead or dying trees, they also nest in live trees with suitable cavities.

2. Peacocks do sleep in trees. –True They’re surprisingly good fliers for short distances, and at night they fly up into tall trees to roost. Sleeping high up keeps them safe from ground predators like foxes, dogs, or big cats.

3. Birds Have thumbs? True It’s a small digit on the front edge of the wing with a few tiny feathers, and it works a bit like a thumb for controlling airflow and helping them maneuver while flying, especially at low speeds or during landing.

4. The Common Loon’s haunting call heard in Wisconsin is only made by males. False — Both males and females vocalize, often in duet.

5. Splinter-free toilet paper was first advertised in 1935. True — Northern Tissue proudly marketed their product as “Splinter-Free,” which makes you wonder what bathroom trips were like before that. Now with less risk of… surprise lumber

6. Hummingbirds can fly backwards. True — They’re the only birds that can do it with ease, making them the aerial show-offs of the bird world.

7. Penguins are only found in Antarctica. False — They also live in places like South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and South America. Not all penguins are snowbirds!

8. The Whip-poor-will is more common now in Wisconsin than it was in the 1960s. False — Their numbers have declined due to habitat loss and reduced insect populations.

9. A skunk’s spray is permanently harmful and can cause blindness. False — The spray is very irritating and has a strong odor, but it usually only causes temporary discomfort or blindness.

10. Skunks can spray multiple times without needing to recharge their scent. False — Skunks need time to replenish their spray after using it, so they don’t spray endlessly.

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