Which small songbird breeds only on Cyprus, with some of its birds spending the winter in the Middle East?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Cyprus warbler
- Step 1: Look for a songbird that nests nowhere else in the world. Step 2. The Cyprus warbler breeds only on Cyprus, and some of these birds winter in the Middle East. Answer: The Cyprus warbler. Why not the others: The names nightjar, swift and kestrel describe other kinds of bird, and none is listed as a Cyprus-only breeder here.
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