How Many Birds Are in the Backyard? Answer

Did you get it right?

This backyard birdbath puzzle asks you to count every robin and sparrow around the fence, feeder, birdbath, shrubs, chair, grass, and flower bed.

The Answer

The correct answer is: The intended answer is 16 birds.

Here is why

1. Start with the three birds along the fence.
2. Add the birds around the feeder, birdbath, chair, grass, shrubs, and flower bed.
3. Do not count shadows, leaves, or reflections; count only separate visible bird bodies.

Why people miss it

The first count often stops at the obvious birds near the fence and birdbath. The smaller birds near the chair, shrubs, grass, and flower bed are easier to skip.

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