Question

Which of the following wading birds is omnivorous?
A. Flamingo
B. King Fisher
C. Grey Heron
D. None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: Omnivore is an animal that can eat and survive on both the sources of food i.e. both plant and animal materials. They obtain their nutrients and energy from plant and animal matter.

Complete Answer:
Wading birds also called waders or shorebirds are those birds that belong to the order of Charadriiformes. They are found around the shorelines that usually wade due to the forage of the food in the soil present in them. Many of the birds that live in these shorelines are omnivorous though most are carnivores which depend on animal matter.

Let us analyze the options to find out the correct option.
Option A: Flamingo is a wading bird which belongs to the family of Phoenicopteridae. They are native to Africa, Asia and Europe. These birds are omnivorous in nature and obtain their food from both animal and plant resources. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Option B: KingFisher are brightly coloured birds which belong to the family of Alcedinidae.they are carnivores in nature and usually live on fishes and other animals. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Option C: Grey heron is a wading bird with long legs. They belong to the family of Ardeidae and are native to Europe, Asia and some parts of Africa. They are omnivores in nature and usually depend on amphibians, insects and small mammals for obtaining their food. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Thus, the correct option is A) Flamingo.

Note: These birds have long legs that allow them to stand in water. Long legs also help in hunting prey in water. Many birds have sensitive nerve endings that help them detect prey hidden in the sand.