Question

Hatchlings are precocial in:

• A. Struthio, Rhea and Dromaeus
• B. Psittacula, Columba and Struthio
• C. Rhea, Aptenodytes and Corvus
• D. Coracias, Dromaeus and Struthio

Hint:

Recognizing the type of parental care in birds can greatly aid in understanding their behavioral ecology.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Understanding precocial and altricial species. Precocial species are those in which the hatchlings are relatively mature and mobile from the moment of hatching. This includes many ground-nesting birds like ostriches (Struthio), rheas (Rhea), and emus (Dromaeus), which need to be able to move immediately to follow their parents and escape predators.