Question

Three bird species share a habitat. Bird A eats insects and plant seeds. Bird B drinks flower nectar. Bird C eats plant seeds.

A drought occurs in their habitat, and that season's plants are wiped out. What is the likely outcome for each type of type of bird?
(1 point)

A) Bird A survives; both birds B and C die.
B) Bird B survives; both birds A and C die.
C) Bird A survives; either bird B or bird C die, and the other survives.
D) Bird B survives; either bird A or bird C die, and the other survives.

Answer 1

A) Bird A survives; both birds B and C die.

Reason: Bird A can switch to eating insects when plants/seeds are gone. Birds B and C rely on plant-produced resources (nectar and seeds) and thus cannot find food during the drought.