During the drought of 1977 on the island of Daphne Major, which of the following answers correctly explains why birds with larger beaks had a competitive advantage over other individuals?(1 point)

Question

Responses

These birds were able to hold more water.
These birds were able to hold more water.

These birds were able to smell and locate nesting sites with more accuracy.
These birds were able to smell and locate nesting sites with more accuracy.

Birds with larger beaks were better able to utilize the large seeds.
Birds with larger beaks were better able to utilize the large seeds.

These birds were able to fight off birds with smaller beaks more successfully.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Birds with larger beaks were better able to utilize the large seeds.

During the drought of 1977 on the island of Daphne Major, food sources became limited, and larger seeds were more readily available. Birds with larger beaks had a competitive advantage because they were better equipped to crack open and eat these larger seeds, which helped them survive when food was scarce.