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

2014

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:

(a)

1 and 2

(b)

2 only

(c)

2 and 3

(d)

3 only

Answer:

(b)

Non-traditional

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: Painted Storks feed mainly on fish in shallow waters, not by following cattle for insects. Statement 2 is correct: Common Myna often follows cattle and other grazing animals to catch insects disturbed by their movement. Statement 3 is incorrect: Black-necked Crane is found in high-altitude wetlands (Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh), not typical countryside with cattle.