If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects disturbed by their movement through grasses. Which of the following is/are such bird/birds?

  1. Painted Stork
  2. Common Myna
  3. Black-necked Crane

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2014 Prelims]

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3

(d) 3 only


Answer: (b)        

Explanation:

  • Common Myna is an opportunistic feeder on inspects, disturbed by grazing cattle.
  • It is an omnivorous open woodland bird with a strong territorial instinct.
  • It has adapted extremely well to urban environments. Hence Code 1 is Correct.
  • Painted Stork is a fish-eating birddoes not feed on insects. Hence Code 2 is Not Correct.
  • Black-necked Crane is found in the Trans-Himalayan region.
  • They are found around Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh.
  • So it is unlikely to find it while walking through the “countryside” in all states and places. Hence Code 3 is Not Correct.

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