California’s rice fields are

a.

visited by migrating waterfowl

b.

flooded during the summer

c.

a source of wild bird meat

d.

all of the above

The correct option is A.

California's rice fields serve as habitat for about 187 species of fowls. In California, each winter migratory birds visit flooded rice fields on their journey along the pacific flyway. The natural habitats of most of these birds has been destroyed, but flooded rice fields provides alternatives for this, as the birds were able to nest successfully in these fields. Availability of flooded rice field for these birds has made it possible for some extinct bird species to bounce back.

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