Asian Koel
Hill Myna
White-winged Wood Duck
None of these
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Answer is Right!
The correct answer is: A. Asian Koel
The Asian Koel is a member of the cuckoo family and is found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and China. It is a large bird with a long tail and a loud, melodious call. The Asian Koel is a brood parasite, meaning that it lays its eggs in the nests of other birds, such as the crow and the myna. The host bird then raises the koel chick as its own.
The Asian Koel is a popular bird in Assam and is considered to be a good omen. It is often seen as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. The bird is also mentioned in the Assamese folktale “The Koel and the Crow”.
The other options are incorrect.
- Option B, Hill Myna, is a bird found in the Himalayas and the Indian subcontinent. It is a small bird with a long tail and a loud, harsh call. The Hill Myna is not a state bird of Assam.
- Option C, White-winged Wood Duck, is a duck found in North America. It is a small duck with a white wing patch. The White-winged Wood Duck is not a state bird of Assam.
- Option D, None of these, is also incorrect. The Asian Koel is the state bird of Assam.