Question
UPSC Prelims 2016 Question:
In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its natural habitat?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 4: Western Ghats
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
- The Great hornbill is found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Female Great hornbills are smaller than males. A prominent "eyelashes" of Great hornbills are modified feathers.
- Distribution: Great hornbills are found in India, Bhutan, Nepal, Mainland Southeast Asia, Indonesian Island of Sumatra and Northeastern region of India. In the subcontinent, they are mainly found in the Western Ghats.
- Habits and Lifestyle: Great hornbills are social birds that live in small groups of 2-40 individuals. These are very loud and vocal birds; when communicating with each other.
Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.
Subject: Environment | Biodiversity and Conservation
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