Which of the following birds of prey is a prominent migratory and breeding raptor observed in high densities along the clifftops of northern Oman?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Sooty Falcon
- Step 1: The Sooty Falcon (Falco concolor) is a medium-sized migratory falcon that breeds specifically in late summer on rocky offshore islands of Oman, including the Daymaniyat Islands and Fahal Island.
- Step 2: It specializes in hunting small migratory passerines crossing the sea.
Answer
Sooty Falcon.
Why not the others: 'Harpy Eagle' is a tropical raptor of the Amazon rainforest; 'Bald Eagle' is native to North America; 'Snowy Owl' is an Arctic bird.
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