Brown-Headed Cowbird Populations Require Forested Habitat Where They Can

question 42

Multiple Choice

Brown-headed cowbird populations require forested habitat where they can

• A)parasitize the nests of other forest-adapted host birds.
• B)burrow for insect larvae under the bark of trees.
• C)nest in cavities in old growth timber.
• D)avoid competition with other open area cowbird species.
• E)feed on upper canopy-adapted insect species.

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