Question

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given below: Which one forms the group of migratory birds?
a.Siberian crane, flamingo and crow
b.Sparrow, crow and stork
c.Stork, Siberian crane and flamingo
d.Duck, bulbul and geese

Answer 1

Hint: A migratory bird is a bird of a variety that belongs to a group of species present in the United State as well as Canada, Japan, Mexico, or Russia. Bird migration is the regular seasonal movement, often north and south between breeding and wintering grounds.

Complete Step by Step Answer:
-Migratory birds fly thousands of kilometres to search for the favourable ecological conditions and habitats for feeding, breeding and raising their young ones.

-When circumstances at breeding sites become unsuitable, it is time for them to fly to areas where conditions are better.

-There are many several migration patterns. The majority of birds migrate from northern breeding areas to southern wintering grounds.

-However, some birds breed in southern parts of Africa and migrate to northern wintering areas, or horizontally, to enjoy the milder coastal weather in winter. Other birds reside on lowlands during the winters and move up a mountain during summer.

-Migratory birds migrate to our country in the winter season every year. Some of them are Pelican, Siberian Crane, Demoiselle Crane, Stork, Flamingo, Pintail Duck, blacktail godwit, little stint.

Siberian Cranes and Greater flamingo migrate annually from Siberia to India during winters. They arrive in December and stay till early March.

Looking at the options above:

Option a: Crow is an exceptional as it's not a migratory bird. This option is incorrect.

Option b: Crow and sparrow are exceptional as they are not migratory birds. This option is incorrect.

Option c: This option is correct as Stork, Siberian crane and flamingo are migratory birds.

Option d: Bulbul is of Indian variety. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Note: World Migratory Bird Day has a universal outreach and is a useful tool to encourage global awareness of the dangers faced by migratory birds, their ecological significance, and the need for international cooperation to protect them. The legal framework which is vital for such cooperation is provided by multilateral environmental pacts such as CMS and AEWA.