Which Explanation Is NOT a Reason for Why Hawaiian Honeycreepers

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Multiple Choice

Which explanation is NOT a reason for why Hawaiian honeycreepers are vulnerable to extinction.

• A) ​reduction of their habitats
• B) ​frequent volcanic eruptions
• C) ​encroachment of humans into their habitats
• D) ​importation of new predators and competitors into their habitats
• E) ​warming of their habitats, supporting mosquitoes that carry avian malaria pathogens

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