A specific bird species lived in and around the swamps and lowlands in the Southeastern United States. Slowly, as more people moved south, these lands were cleared. Over time, this bird species started disappearing. The last of these birds was seen in the late 1900’s. What was the MOST LIKELY reason for the birds' disappearance?

Responses
A The birds’ habitat was destroyed.The birds’ habitat was destroyed.
B Predators increased and hunted the bird.Predators increased and hunted the bird.
C There was no food for the birds to eat.There was no food for the birds to eat.
D New birds came and forced it to fly to another forest.

A The birds’ habitat was destroyed.