Magpies can form friendships with people - here's how by Gisela Kaplan

Question

Which quotation best explains why magpies are protective of their nests?
A. "When magpies are permanently settled on human property, they are also far less likely to swoop the people who live there." (Paragraph 4)
B. "The difference between simply not swooping someone and a real friendship manifests in several ways."
(Paragraph 7)
C. "Magpie swooping is generally a defensive action taken when someone unknown approaches who the magpie believes intends harm." (Paragraph 13)
D. "When I was swooped for the first time in a public place, I slowly walked over to the other side of the road." (Paragraph 14)

Answer 1

The quotation that best explains why magpies are protective of their nests is:

C. "Magpie swooping is generally a defensive action taken when someone unknown approaches who the magpie believes intends harm." (Paragraph 13)

This quotation directly addresses the protective behavior of magpies regarding perceived threats to their nests.