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UPSC Prelims 2020 Paper-1 📅 04 Oct, 2020

With reference to India's biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated redstart are

A
Birds
B
Primates
C
Reptiles
D
Amphibians
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UPSC Prelims
2020 • 04 Oct, 2020 • Paper-1
With reference to India's biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated redstart are
Correct Answer
Birds
Ceylon Frogmouth Profile: The Ceylon Frogmouth is a nocturnal bird species predominantly found in the dense Western Ghats and Sri Lanka, recognized for its wide......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2020
Ref. Subject Environment
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Ref. Topic Biodiversity
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Ceylon Frogmouth Profile ▼
The Ceylon Frogmouth is a nocturnal bird species predominantly found in the dense Western Ghats and Sri Lanka, recognized for its wide, frog-like beak utilized for catching insects.
Coppersmith Barbet Profile ▼
Highly recognizable across the Indian subcontinent by its metronomic 'tuk-tuk' call, this is a brightly colored resident bird known for its distinct crimson forehead.
Minivet and Redstart Details ▼
The Gray-chinned Minivet and the White-throated Redstart are both scientifically classified as passerine bird species, frequently observed in Himalayan and sub-Himalayan forest habitats.
Conclusion ▼
The biological taxonomy for all four species places them unequivocally in the avian category.
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