Took this snap in Karanji kere (lake), Mysore. The bird in this picture quiz is quite common and wide-spread across India. Participate in this picture quiz and know more about this avian wonder.
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Quiz#7
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Question 1 |
Which bird is is this?
Pond Heron Hint: There are two correct answers. | |
Anhinga Melanogaster Hint: There are two correct answers. | |
Painted Stork Hint: There are two correct answers. | |
Darter Bird Hint: There are two correct answers. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The Anhinga Melanogaster is the Indian variety of the American Anhinga and is more commonly referred to as the Indian Darter or Snakebird.
Question 2 |
The bird catches its fish by...
...swimming on the surface of the water! Hint: select two answers | |
...swimming under the surface of the water! Hint: select two answers | |
...trapping the fish between its beak! Hint: select two answers | |
...piercing the fish! Hint: select two answers |
Question 2 Explanation:
While other fish eating birds generally catch fish between their beaks, this bird harpoons the fish with its pointed bill and lifts it above the water surface like a prize catch before gulping it down.
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nice to know!