Question

The bird which acts like burying its head in sand to avoid enemies is:

• A. Ostrich
• B. Sand piper
• C. Sand grouse
• D. Pelican

Answer 1

The correct option is A Ostrich

Actually, ostriches bury their heads is a myth. Ostriches don't bury their heads in the sand. When an ostrich senses danger and cannot run, it flops to the ground and remains still with its head and neck flat on the ground in front of it. Because the head and neck are lightly colored, they blend in with the color of the soil. From a distance, it just looks like the ostrich has buried its head in the sand. Also, ostriches dig holes to use it as nest for their eggs. Several times a day, the bird puts its head in the hole and turns the eggs. So, it really does look like the birds are burying their heads in the sand.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.