Which among the following birds impersonates the calls of other birds to steal food?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Drongo.
- Drongos frequently attack much larger birds e.g. hawks and crows) that might hurt their eggs or young; innocuous birds nest near drongos to gain protection.
- When the drongo spots a coveted tasty morsel in the paws or claws of another creature, it simply mimics the warning call of that animal.