2. 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 entirely. What is the likely outcome for each type of bird? (Lesson 4)
Bird A:
Bird B:
Bird C:
Bird A, which relies on insects and plant seeds for food, may struggle to find enough food to survive during the drought. Bird B, which drinks flower nectar, may also struggle as the lack of plants may result in a decrease in available nectar sources. Bird C, which eats plant seeds, will also likely struggle to find enough food to survive during the drought since their main food source has been eliminated. Overall, the likely outcome for all three bird species is decreased food availability and potentially increased competition for resources, leading to a decrease in their population sizes.
