Bar-Tailed Godwit
30.11.2024
Bar-Tailed Godwit
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For Prelims: About Bar-Tailed Godwit |
Why in the news?
In an unusual occurrence, five bar-tailed godwits were spotted by a naturalist at Pulicat lake recently.
About Bar-Tailed Godwit:
- It is a migratory shorebird renowned for its extraordinary endurance during migration.
- Scientific Name: Limosa lapponica
Distribution of the Species:
- The bar-tailed godwit species is distributed in northern Europe and Asia, western Alaska, Africa, the Persian Gulf, India, southeast Asia, China and Australia.
- These godwit species breed in the Arctic region.
- In India, wintering bar-tailed godwit species are distributed in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Bar-tailed Godwits are the world record holders for non-stop flight. They have been recorded travelling 13,500 km from Alaska to Tasmania in only 11 days flying at an average of more than 50 km/h, losing almost half of their body weight along the way.
Features of the Species:
- They are quite large waders, with females being bigger than males.
- It is mainly mottled brown above and lighter and more uniform buff below.
- It has dull white underwings and a long, slightly upturned bill.
- As the name suggests, the white tail is barred with brown.
- IUCN Red List: Near Threatened
Source: The Times of India
Consider the following statements regarding the Bar-Tailed Godwit, recently seen in the news:
Statement-I:It is a migratory shorebird renowned for its extraordinary endurance during migration.
Statement-II :It is classified as ‘Critically Endangered’ under the IUCN Red List.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
Answer C