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Published on: August 13, 2026
Based on the general ecological principle of the latitudinal diversity gradient, identify the correct sequence of bird species richness from highest to lowest for the following locations: New York, Colombia, Greenland and India.
A
Colombia 
Greenland 
New York 
India
Greenland New York India B
Colombia > India > New York > Greenland
C
India 
Colombia 
New York 
Greenland
Colombia New York Greenland D
Colombia 
New York 
India 
Greenland
New York India Greenland
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Colombia located near the equator has nearly 1,400 species of birds while New York at 
has 105 species and Greenland at 
only 56 species. India, with much of its land area in the tropical latitudes, has more than 1,200 species of birds.
Colombia > India > New York > Greenland
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