Which of these birds does not appear in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”
Doves
Swans
Sparrow
Hens
“The Twelve Days of Christmas” is a traditional English Christmas carol that lists various gifts exchanged over the course of twelve days during the holiday season. With each verse, the song adds a new layer to the cumulative list of presents, building up to a grand crescendo by the twelfth day. Notably, the song features a total of seven distinct birds as part of its festive offerings, comprising a partridge in a pear tree, two turtle doves, three French hens, four calling birds, six geese a-laying, and seven swans a-swimming.
Correct Answer: Sparrow