12 March 2009
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March 2009
Q.What is ovine?
A.Sheep are ovine, indicating the species or breed. Foxes are vulpine, birds are avian, ornithic or volucrine, and fish are piscatorial or piscine.
Q.Whats tha biggest flying bird in the world?
A.The Andean condor is the world's biggest flying bird. It has a wingspan of 10ft (3m) or more. It can spot a sheep from 3 miles away.
Q.What is the collective noun for hens or chickens ?
A.A group of chickens is called a peep or flock. Other collective nouns for birds include a brood of hens, a parliament of owls and a party of jays.