What is the largest synchronised bird count in the world called?

a. National Backyard Bird Count

b. Indian Backyard Bird Count

c. Great Backyard Bird Count

d. Great Indian Backyard Bird Count

ANSWER: Great Backyard Bird Count

Explanation:

The recently conducted Great Backyard Bird Count is the largest synchronised bird count event across the globe. More than 1100 people submitted over 7800 bird chuckles. India ranked number one in terms of number of species reported with 785 bird species. The country was third after US and Canada in the number of checklists submitted. Uttarakhand has the highest bird species recorded in any state. Commencing in the US in 1998, the Great Backyard Bird Count was a pioneering citizen science project for data collection on birds. GBBC also matched the Uttarakhand Bird Festival to popularise birds among the public and showcase the state as an ideal birding destination.