The two types of data are Qualitative and Quantitative data. Qualitative data is the data that cannot be quantified or measured where as quantitative data is quantified that is measured in terms of numbers.
The given statement 17 birds drink from the pond over the course of 2 hours describes the number of birds that drink water over a given amount time. So, it represents quantitative data. Hence the given statement that The following statement describes qualitative data: 17 birds drink from the pond over the course of 2 hours is false.