Ceylon frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger), Coppersmith barbet (Psilopogon haemacephalus), Gray-chinned minivet (Pericrocotus solaris), and White-throated redstart (Phoenicurus schisticeps) are all recognized common names for bird species found in the Indian subcontinent. Identifying animal groups based on their common names requires familiarity with Indian fauna.
With reference to India's biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray- chinned minivet and White-throated redstart are
Asked in UPSC IAS 2020 · Topic: Biodiversity (Definition and Levels of Biodiversity (Genetic, Species, Ecosystem))
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