Which bird species of prey is celebrated in Bahraini heritage and trained for traditional hunting in the desert plains?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Falcon
- Step 1: Falconry (Al-Bayzarah) is an ancient sport and cultural heritage in Bahrain, using Saker (Falco cherrug) and Peregrine (Falco peregrinus) falcons.
- Step 2: Trained falcons were historically flown to hunt houbara bustards and desert hares during the winter migratory season.
Answer
Falcon.
Why not the others: 'Osprey' is a specialized fish-hunting raptor; 'Harpy eagle' is a rainforest raptor of Central and South America; 'Golden eagle' is predominantly a mountainous predator.
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