NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

KINGDOM ANIMALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where would a bird seek protection from the rain?
A
in the ocean
B
they open an umbrella
C
in the trees or bushes
D
on a roof
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When bad weather hits, birds generally seek shelter from wind and rain in dense shrubs or thickets, next to heavy tree trunks, and on the downwind side of woods and forests.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answers. The birds take shelter by hiding in cooling trees.

Detailed explanation-3: -In light showers, you will see birds fluff up their feathers to keep warm, while in heavy rain, they will flatten down their feathers to make them even more water-resistant. Many birds are also able to preen their feathers with a layer of water-resistant oil to give them further protection.

Detailed explanation-4: -The branches of the tree which are dense save the nest of the birds. Other then that, the birds also have either natural preening oils or down powder on their feathers, which acts like waterproofing. They don’t protect the nests rather they protect their babies by covering them with wings or abdomen.

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