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
Correct Answer
C
2 and 3
D
3 only
Explanation
The Common Myna is an opportunistic feeder that frequently follows grazing cattle to seize insects flushed out from the grass, a classic example of a commensal relationship. In contrast, Painted Storks and Black-necked Cranes are primarily wetland-dependent species that feed on aquatic prey or forage in high-altitude marshes rather than following livestock in the countryside. This question tests the core concept of **commensalism** and the specific foraging behaviors of common Indian avifauna.
Environment / Animal BehaviorSymbiotic Relationships (Commensalism)BirdscattleinsectsCommon MynaPainted StorkBlack-necked Crane