A population of birds in a forest has been tracked for over 10 years. The data show a decline from 800 individuals to 500 individuals. What factor could have contributed to this change?(1 point)

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A decrease in nesting areas due to deforestation.
A decrease in nesting areas due to deforestation.

A new species of bird that fits the same niche moved into the ecosystem.
A new species of bird that fits the same niche moved into the ecosystem.

A decrease in the number of bird predators in the ecosystem.
A decrease in the number of bird predators in the ecosystem.

An increase in the bird’s natural food sources in the forest.

Answer 1

The most likely factor that could have contributed to the decline in the bird population from 800 to 500 individuals is:

A decrease in nesting areas due to deforestation.

Deforestation can lead to habitat loss, which directly affects the availability of nesting sites and resources for the birds, contributing to their decline.