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ZOO 102 Geographic Distribution of Animal Life Objective Question

Question

In the context of Nigeria's hydrology, the seasonal wetlands like Hadejia-Nguru are important for which type of birds?
Options
A Forest-dependent malimbes
B Afro-Palaearctic waterbirds
Correct Answer
C Desert-adapted Sahel birds
D Highland montane birds
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text specifies that these wetlands are stopover and breeding grounds for Afro-Palaearctic waterbirds. Malimbes (A) are forest birds, not waterbirds.

Hint

These birds migrate between the African continent and the Palaearctic region.

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