Q. With respect to India, which of the following are winter migratory birds and are listed as least-vulnerable in IUCN Red list?
- Amur Falcon
- Bar-headed geese
- Bluethroat
- Great-white pelican
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer:
1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes:
- Amur falcons breed in south-eastern Siberia and northern China, and migrate across India and then over the Indian Ocean to southern Africa before returning to Mongolia and Siberia. It is listed as least concern in IUCN list.
- Bar-headed Geese are found in central China and Mongolia and they breed there. They start migration to the Indian sub-continent during the winter. It is listed as least concern in IUCN list
- The Bluethroat prefers to breed in very cold climates across the world such as Alaska, but they migrate to India and other nearby countries and continents during the winter. It is listed as least concern in IUCN list.
- Great-white pelican breeds in Eastern Europe and Middle East. This species migrates to India in large numbers during winters. It is listed as least concern in IUCN list.